Proof of Usefulness Report

General Assembly

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+679
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

General Assembly is a globally recognized leader in professional education and career transformation, evidenced by its acquisition by the Adecco Group for ~$412.5M and its network of 50,000+ alumni. The project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and verified market traction. However, the submission itself was of low quality, featuring inaccurate tags (e.g., 'space-technology') and hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') in specific fields, which negatively impacted the quality factors for Innovation and Reach. Despite the poor data entry, the underlying entity's scale and proven success secure a high score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+250
Audience Reach Impact+144
Technical Innovation+45
Evidence Of Traction+225
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+746.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+679

Project Details

Project URL
generalassemb.ly
Description
Recently acquired by Fortune 500 company the Adecco Group and voted #1 Most Innovative Company in Education and #28 Most Innovative Company by Fast Company in 2015, General Assembly is a world leader in the higher education space, offering innovative digital skills training to help prepare businesses and individuals for the workforce of the future. We offer a variety of online and offline classes, workshops, and long-form courses, as well as a thorough alumni network with exclusive resources, benefits, and networking opportunities. Our model has enabled us to scale to 20 campuses, 50,000 alumni, and over 300 Fortune 500 clients.

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