Proof of Usefulness Report

Mirror Indy

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+68
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Mirror Indy' is a legitimate, high-potential non-profit newsroom backed by approximately $10M in funding (Free Press Indiana/American Journalism Project) and a staff of ~20. However, the submission itself contained significant inaccuracies (claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people' as users) and lacked verifiable data, which heavily penalized the score. While the real-world utility and market relevance are exceptional, the Proof of Usefulness is low due to the poor quality of evidence provided in the input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+23.75
Audience Reach Impact+6.00
Technical Innovation+6.00
Evidence Of Traction+13.50
Market Timing Relevance+9.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+59
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+68

Project Details

Description
We are on a mission to ensure Indianapolis residents have local news that is anchored in and reflective of the needs of the community. We will do this in partnership with a coalition of news outlets throughout the state and involved community members like you! Want to get involved? Learn more at localnewsforindiana.org

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