Proof of Usefulness Report

Founder University

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+39
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission references a high-value, established program (Founder University) via the URL and description, but the project name ('DeepForge') and claimed metrics ('most people have used my product') are nonsensical or factually incorrect. This severe metadata mismatch suggests a low-quality, automated, or erroneous submission. While the underlying entity (Founder University) is highly useful, the submission itself fails to provide verifiable evidence or coherent details, resulting in a heavily penalized score due to lack of credibility.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+80
Real World Utility Quality Factor+1
Audience Reach Impact+40
Audience Reach Impact Quality Factor+0.5
Technical Innovation+20
Technical Innovation Quality Factor+1
Evidence Of Traction+20
Evidence Of Traction Quality Factor+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+60
Market Timing Relevance Quality Factor+1
Functional Completeness+0
Response Quality Quality Factor+0.5
Subtotal+35.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.1
Final Score+39

Project Details

Description
Founder University is a 12-Week Course to Build an MVP and get your first users. We also produce the Founder University Podcast, which features tactical talks by founders for founders.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline