Proof of Usefulness Report

Front Office Sports

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+422
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Front Office Sports is a verified, high-growth media brand (Inc. 5000, AdWeek awards) with significant market traction (~$25M valuation, ~2M+ monthly reach), despite the submission containing inaccuracies (e.g., claiming 3,000 employees vs. actual ~100). The project demonstrates strong product-market fit in the sports business niche, though the submission quality itself was poor.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+120.0
Audience Reach Impact+80.0
Technical Innovation+37.5
Evidence Of Traction+135.0
Market Timing Relevance+40.0
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+413.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.02
Final Score+422

Project Details

Project URL
frontofficesports.com
Description
Front Office Sports is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the business of sports. Front Office Sports was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2021, AdWeek’s Hottest in Sports in 2022 and 2024, and listed on Inc. 5000 in 2023, recognizing the fastest-growing private companies in America. Interested in working at FOS? All open roles can be found here: https://careers.frontofficesports.com/ Interested in advertising with FOS? All opportunities can be found here: https://advertising.frontofficesports.com/

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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