Proof of Usefulness Report

Grin

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+633
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Grin is a verified, market-leading Creator Management Platform with significant real-world traction, employing ~350 people and serving major enterprise clients like SKIMS and GoPro. Despite the project's high verified status (Series C funded, near-unicorn valuation), the submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing vague claims ('audience: everyone') and inaccurate financial data ('marketcap: 17000000'). The score reflects the strong underlying business reality, heavily penalized by the poor quality of evidence provided in the application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+136.0
Technical Innovation+112.5
Evidence Of Traction+135.0
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+696
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+633

Project Details

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Description
Build and scale a world-class creator program with GRIN. Thousands of industry pioneers—like SKIMS, Rhode, and GoPro—use our Creator Management platform to harness the power of influential people to drive brand awareness and growth. Together, we're redefining what's possible in the creator economy.

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