Proof of Usefulness Report

GoGuardian

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+749
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

GoGuardian is a clear market leader in K-12 EdTech, serving 25 million students (50% of U.S. learners). The project demonstrates exceptional Real-World Utility and Traction, backed by verified unicorn status (valuation >$1B). However, the submission quality is low (lazy fields, incorrect revenue data, generic username 'WhisperShade'), which negatively impacts the Response Quality score. Despite the poor submission effort, the underlying verified metrics justify a high PoU score consistent with a dominant industry player.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+285.0
Audience Reach Impact+200.0
Technical Innovation+120.0
Evidence Of Traction+213.75
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+913.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+749

Project Details

Project URL
goguardian.com
Description
With over a decade of experience, GoGuardian delivers best-in-class solutions designed specifically for K–12 schools. Our suite of products, powered by school-specific AI and actionable insights, helps educators and administrators create safer, more focused learning environments where students thrive. Trusted by over 2 million educators and more than 10,000 schools, GoGuardian supports 25 million students nationwide—representing 50% of all public and private K–12 learners in the U.S. Want to learn about our curriculum and instruction platform? Visit www.peardeck.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