Proof of Usefulness Report

Gen Z VCs

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+58
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Gen Z VCs' (submitted as 'ShadowForge') is a legitimate and influential community founded by Meagan Loyst with verifiable traction (28k+ members, Forbes features). However, the score is heavily constrained by the 'Minimal Traction (<50K users)' calibration bracket (0–100) and the poor quality of the submission (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product' and confusing market cap with revenue). While the niche utility is high, the project's scale and technical innovation are low compared to the calibration baseline.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+6.00
Technical Innovation+2.25
Evidence Of Traction+15.00
Market Timing Relevance+9.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+54.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.07
Final Score+58

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Founded by Meagan Loyst, Gen Z VCs is a global collective of 21,000+ young investors, founders, students, operators & change-makers, aka Gen Z VCs!

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