Proof of Usefulness Report

Marcade

Analysis completed on 3/12/2026

+24.86

Proof of Usefulness Score

You're In Business

The project targets a relevant market (e-learning and AI-driven simulations) with practical utility. However, the submission relies on vague and highly exaggerated claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product' and 'everyone' for reach) while lacking verifiable metrics for active users or revenue. The lack of substantiated traction and poor response quality place the project in the minimal traction category.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15.00

Audience Reach Impact+1.00

Technical Innovation+6.00

Evidence Of Traction+0.00

Market Timing Relevance+6.00

Functional Completeness+0.25

Subtotal+28.25

Usefulness Multiplierx0.88

Final Score+25

Project Details

Project URL

marcade.games

Description

Marcade is a subsidiary of Rigel & Crew Marketing Consultancy, a company that offers 360 degrees marketing consultancy. Marcade specialises in creating interactive, multi-stage, gamified simulations, based on real-life scenarios and supported by integrated AI consultants As of 2025, we have successfully implemented our simulations with companies and universities across four continents and in numerous countries. Our current NPS (Net Promoter Score) stands at 96. Undergraduate and postgraduate students from prestigious universities (such as Universidad de Navarra, home to IESE Business School, which was ranked #1 in the world for its full-time MBA by The Economist), and marketing professionals from multinational companies (such as Coca Cola, Danone, Inditex, Novartis) have been participating in our simulations since our company was established.

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