Proof of Usefulness Report

Gameheads

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+110
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Gameheads is a highly reputable non-profit (est. 2014) with significant verified traction, including partnerships with Sony, Ubisoft, and Zynga. While the submission form was poorly filled out (containing false claims like 'most people have used my product' and null data), external verification confirms high real-world utility, strong industry impact, and successful job placement for low-income youth. The score reflects the organization's high value and prestige (partnerships/longevity) balanced against its niche scale (hundreds of students vs millions of users) and the poor quality of the submission entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+37.5
Audience Reach Impact+14.0
Technical Innovation+11.25
Evidence Of Traction+33.25
Market Timing Relevance+9.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+105.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.04
Final Score+110

Project Details

Project URL
gameheadsoakland.org
Description
Gameheads is a tech youth program whose goal is to prepare low income youth and youth of color (ages 11-25) for a career in the tech and video game industry. The intention of the Gameheads program is to address the knowledge divide by focusing on game design, development and DevOps. Participants of Gameheads will learn how to create, code and design games, building skills across a variety of disciplines from visual art, creative writing, design, programming, sound design, animation, game theory and history. Our DevOps students will learn operating systems, security tools, cloud computing and productivity tool administration for 9 months before moving onto paid contracts. \n\n

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