Proof of Usefulness Report

Goodpin

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+18
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project appears to be a dormant or defunct entity (Goodpin, founded 2012) despite significant historical funding (~$13M in 2014). External databases (PitchBook) list the company as 'Out of Business' as of late 2023, contrasting sharply with the submission's present-tense description. The claim that 'most people have used my product' is demonstrably false and heavily penalizes the score for reliability. While the initial concept of democratized corporate giving has merit, the project lacks current verifiable traction, active user base, or revenue, and the submission relies on hyperbole.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+40.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.5
Technical Innovation+16.0
Evidence Of Traction+9.0
Market Timing Relevance+24.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+20.125
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+18

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Goodpin authentically brings People, Brands, \u0026 Charities and their stories together \u2028to make the world just plain better. \n\nTypical use case: Person walks by XYZ Coffee and is alerted that XYZ Coffee wants to give them $20 to give to the charity of their choice. AND, if the user also adds their own funds then XYZ Coffee will give them brewed coffee (in-app coupon). It all publishes to social.\n\nA TechCrunch article summarizes our play:\n\n“Uber, the world’s largest taxi company, owns no vehicles. Facebook, the world’s most popular media owner, creates no content. Alibaba, the most valuable retailer, has no inventory. And Airbnb, the world’s largest accommodation provider, owns no real estate. Something interesting is happening.\n\nThe new breed of companies are the fastest-growing in history. These companies are indescribably thin layers that sit on top of vast supply systems and interface with a huge number of people.”\n\nGoodpin is the interface layer for the “make-a-difference” industry.

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