Proof of Usefulness Report

Lair East Labs

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+448
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Lair East Labs is a verified, established New York accelerator with a strong track record (portfolio companies raising over $60M). However, the submission quality was poor, containing lazy and inaccurate claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience 'everyone'). While the real-world utility and verified traction are high, the score is penalized by the lack of technical innovation intrinsic to the service model and the low-effort data entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.50
Audience Reach Impact+40.00
Technical Innovation+30.00
Evidence Of Traction+135.00
Market Timing Relevance+70.00
Functional Completeness+10.00
Subtotal+497.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+448

Project Details

Project URL
laireastlabs.com
Description
Lair East Labs is a startup accelerator based in New York that empowers founders to expand internationally. Our 10-week program combines the best of two worlds - learn from alumni founders of top Silicon Valley-style accelerators and gain access to a mentor and investor network with extensive experience navigating the Asian markets. In the first three years of operation, our portfolio companies have raised $30 million funding after completing the accelerator.

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