Proof of Usefulness Report

GSD Venture Studios

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+439
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

GSD Venture Studios is a verified, legitimate venture building firm led by Gary Fowler with a history of exits (e.g., Yva.ai) and a global portfolio. However, the project submission itself is of extremely poor quality, containing false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and vague data. The score reflects the high real-world utility and verified traction of the entity, significantly dampened by the lack of evidence and professionalism in the submission data.

Ready to Compete for $150k+ in Prizes?

Move this data into a HackerNoon blog draft to become eligible for your share of $150k+ in cash and software prizes

View All Reports

Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+170.0
Audience Reach Impact+60.0
Technical Innovation+48.0
Evidence Of Traction+93.75
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+461.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+439

Project Details

Project URL
Description
For too long self-motivated entrepreneurs have navigated the minefield of challenges to launching a global company with very little support. The last thing you should bet on in this situation is an unproven team that you don’t trust. GSD Venture Studios travels the world inviting resilient teams to establish partnerships that ensure organizations grow the right way, without games or gimmicks. Unlike traditional investors, we take senior operational (often co-founder) roles in these companies, capitalizing on our trusted reputation, experiences and network to drive explosive growth.\n\nWe Travel The World Investing In Resilient Teams Bold Enough To #GoGlobal\n\nFor companies to leave a lasting impact they must grow quickly, be bold and go global. In order to do so, companies must engineer five things simultaneously: Product, Investment, Influence, Sales/Marketing, and Systems. Benchmarks for future funding rounds must be developed through all five lines of effort. We rarely find companies that are effective at all five, mainly because each line requires a tremendous amount of back office expertise and support. This is why we have partnered with top law firms, banks, coworking spaces, HR professionals and strategists to ensure your success.\n\nHow We Get Shit Done\n\nFor organizations seeking digital transformation or looking to increase their startup engagement, GSD Venture Studios is developing a collision point with key organizations and officials across the world. We invite corporate partners, accelerators and other experts for idea collaboration, building relationships with our portfolio and helping launch new companies.\n\nYou Have an Idea, We Make It Global

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