Proof of Usefulness Report

LiveDocs

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+31
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission contains a critical inconsistency: the project name 'LiveDocs' refers to a data storytelling tool (verified via Y Combinator association), but the description provided describes 'AfterClass', a separate student document tool. Additionally, the traction claim 'most people have used my product' is objectively false and damages credibility. While the underlying technology of the verified LiveDocs platform is promising, the submission's incoherent data, incorrect description, and hyperbolic claims result in a severely penalized score indicative of minimal verified usefulness based on the provided input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+35.0
Audience Reach Impact+10.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+20.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+28.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.09
Final Score+31

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Supercharge your documents by tagging important concepts and linking in related courses, video, rich media, conversations and polls with one click. AfterClass let's you create powerful non-linear documents where you can dive deeper into concepts and ideas that you find interesting or challenging.

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