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Proof of Usefulness Report

HalalHacks

Analysis completed on 3/23/2026

+34
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

HalalHacks is a regional collegiate hackathon that addresses a genuine need for community building among Muslim students in tech. However, the submission contains heavily exaggerated and conflicting claims regarding audience reach ('everyone') and revenue/marketcap ('500000'), placing it in the minimal traction category despite securing highly credible speakers.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17.5
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+6.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+30.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+34

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Salaam, dunia! Hello, world! We are so excited to share with you HalalHacks, the first-ever collegiate Muslim hackathon in California! HalalHacks is a 1-week hackathon that unites Muslim students from all over Northern California in which hackers can innovate, design, and create tech projects that empower and support the community. Apply now at halalhacks.io as a student or mentor! *Due to demand, we have extended the deadline to June 11!* ⭐ We offer opportunities to win prizes and learn from Muslim professionals through workshops, tech talks, and various panels of speakers! ⭐ Our speakers include some of the most prominent Muslim leaders in tech including Younes Mourri (Machine Learning Lecturer at Stanford), Nadah Fateih (Founder at Muslim Women In Tech), Abdellatif Abdelfattah (Co-founder at Tarteel), Nitasha Syed (Founder at Unboxd), Abdellatif Abdelfattah (Co-Founder at Tarteel), Sabrine Griffith (Systems Test Design Lead at Apple), and Hamza Khawaja (PM Fellow @ Kleiner Perkins), and Ismael Azam (PM at New Relic)! ⭐ No coding experience? Don’t worry, no experience needed! You can contribute to project ideas, graphic design, or attend one of our beginner-friendly workshops! ⭐If you're not a student but are interested in being involved as a judge, please reach out!

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