Proof of Usefulness Report

Mento

Analysis completed on 1/6/2026

+315
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Mento is a legitimate, venture-backed career coaching platform (approx. $5.5M raised) with verifiable corporate traction (e.g., ThredUp) and positive user reviews. However, the submission itself contained critically low-quality data, making unverifiable and hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') that blatantly contradict the specialized nature of the B2B/B2C service. While the technology and utility are sound, the score is heavily penalized by the lack of serious reporting in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85
Quality Factor Utility+1
Audience Reach Impact+40
Quality Factor Reach+0
Technical Innovation+50
Quality Factor Innovation+1
Evidence Of Traction+75
Quality Factor Traction+0
Market Timing Relevance+80
Quality Factor Timing+1
Functional Completeness+10
Quality Factor Response+0
Subtotal+277
Usefulness Multiplierx1.13
Final Score+313

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Mento is a career tech company. We’re on a mission to connect people to the best career advice in the world, and empower them take action on it. In a world where jobs and careers are rapidly changing, we're equipping people with the products, information, and support to build and maintain meaningful careers.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development, It Services
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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