Proof of Usefulness Report

Literably

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+627
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Literably is a verifiable, high-traction EdTech company (YC W14) with estimated annual revenue of ~$8.7M and usage in over 500 districts. However, the submission itself contained significant quality issues, including false claims in structured fields (e.g., 'Audience Reach: everyone', 'Traction: most people have used my product') and irrelevant tags ('consumer-goods'). The score reflects the project's high real-world value and established market presence, heavily penalized by the low quality and inaccuracy of the submission data provided by the user.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+16.0
Technical Innovation+11.25
Evidence Of Traction+12.75
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.75
Subtotal+712.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+627

Project Details

Project URL
literably.com
Description
Literably is a fast-growing ed-tech company on a mission to develop every child into a proficient reader. Our flagship product is an online elementary reading assessment that saves teachers enormous amounts of time and drives critical intervention decisions for young readers. We currently serve over 500 schools, including several of America’s largest school districts.\n\nLiterably is backed by leading ed-tech investors, including Imagine K12, Alan Louie, Higher One founder Miles Lasater, WebAssign founder Brian Marks, Circle of Moms founder Mike Greenfield, and Rewire Capital.

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