Proof of Usefulness Report

Global University Systems

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+682
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Global University Systems is a massive, established educational network with verifiable scale (3000 employees, 122k students), warranting a high baseline score for Utility and Traction. However, the submission quality was extremely poor, featuring vague claims ('most people have used my product') and data entry errors ('all time marketcap'), which negatively impacted the Response Quality and Innovation metrics. Despite the low-effort submission, the undeniable real-world footprint of the organization secures a high score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+180.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+237.5
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+757.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+682

Project Details

Project URL
globaluniversitysystems.com
Description
Global University Systems is an international education group that empowers students to transform their lives through education. Our institutions offer the broadest range of industry-relevant skills through inclusive, accessible, and digital-first learning. Global University Systems’ journey started when Aaron Etingen, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, founded the London School of Business and Finance in 2003 with just four students. Today, we have 31 institutions, over 122K students and over 130 academic partners. We offer a choice of career-enhancing certificates, degrees, and postgraduate-level qualifications, equipping our thriving multi-national community of students for lifelong success.

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