Proof of Usefulness Report

London Academy for Applied Technology

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+2
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes the 'London Academy for Applied Technology' (LAAT), a UK-based education provider. Critical analysis reveals significant red flags: (1) The institution was rated 'Inadequate' (the lowest possible rating) by the UK government's Ofsted inspectorate in 2025, citing failures in leadership and apprenticeships. (2) The submission contains demonstrably false claims, such as 'most people have used my product' and an unexplained 'marketcap' of 17,000,000, which is non-standard for a private college. (3) The project name 'IronWing' appears unrelated to the description. (4) The project is a standard service business, not a technology innovation. Consequently, the Proof of Usefulness is negligible due to poor execution, lack of verifiable tech utility, and low-quality submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+1.25
Audience Reach Impact+0.50
Technical Innovation+0.00
Evidence Of Traction+0.00
Market Timing Relevance+0.50
Functional Completeness+0.00
Subtotal+2.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+2

Project Details

Project URL
laat.ac.uk
Description
London Academy for Applied Technology launched as LAAT in 2019 to deepen the Educationalism impact and broaden its reach, all while staying true to the LAAT mission: to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. We achieve this through a learning model that is active, social, and case-based. Meaning, you immerse yourself in real-world challenges facing seasoned business leaders and discuss and debate solutions with peers from around the world. Our team of qualified professionals delivers streamlined lectures that suit your requirements. You can customize your own course, choose the time that fits your schedule and learn either in a classroom or while sitting at home in any part of the world! LAAT believes in making knowledge accessible and affordable to all! Because those who really want to learn today makes for great leaders tomorrow!

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