Proof of Usefulness Report

MentalHappy

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+49
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a legitimate mental health platform (MentalHappy, Y Combinator alumni) addressing a high-utility problem. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing hyperbolic and verifiably false traction claims ('most people have used my product'). While external verification confirms the company's existence and funding, the provided metrics (e.g., '$2.5M marketcap') indicate an early-stage status significantly below the calibration anchor. The score reflects the gap between the platform's potential utility and the lack of credible evidence provided in this specific submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.00
Audience Reach Impact+3.00
Technical Innovation+6.00
Evidence Of Traction+5.63
Market Timing Relevance+8.50
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+43.63
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+49

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Effortlessly create and manage support groups with MentalHappy. Simplify onboarding, payments, and communication, all while staying HIPAA-compliant.

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