Proof of Usefulness Report

LGBT50

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+195
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

LGBT50 appears to be a legitimate, albeit early-stage, influencer marketing agency founded by University of Colorado students (New Venture Challenge winners, $10k funding). However, the submission is critically flawed: it conflates the agency (founded ~2021) with the 'LGBT 50th Anniversary' historical event (2015), claims 'everyone' as the audience, and falsely states 'most people have used my product' as evidence of traction. While the business concept (niche LGBTQ+ marketing) is viable, the submission quality is extremely low and lacks professional credibility.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+60
Real World Utility Quality+1
Audience Reach Impact+20
Audience Reach Impact Quality+0.5
Technical Innovation+20
Technical Innovation Quality+0.5
Evidence Of Traction+30
Evidence Of Traction Quality+1.5
Market Timing Relevance+70
Market Timing Relevance Quality+1
Functional Completeness+10
Response Quality Quality+0.5
Subtotal+200
Usefulness Multiplierx0.975
Final Score+195

Project Details

Project URL
lgbt50.com
Description
LGBT50 helps large brands reach the LGBTQ+ niche audience through influencer marketing. We work with brands to roll out unique and scalable marketing campaigns on TikTok, Instagram, and other social media platforms to cater to any brand's needs. We utilize in-style trends to boost performance and build the most engaging content. Most importantly LGBT50 charges on performance-based metrics to minimize marketing risk and bring the most value to our clients!

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