Proof of Usefulness Report

MRB Direct

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+37
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

MRB Direct is a legitimate B2B fintech platform addressing compliance and payments for the cannabis industry (founded 2021). External verification confirms seed funding from Austin Capital and a partnership (now in litigation) with North Bay Credit Union. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing blatantly false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience 'everyone') and lacking any detail. The score reflects the existence of a real, useful product severely penalized by a deceptive and low-effort submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+42.5
Audience Reach Impact+25.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+35.0
Market Timing Relevance+42.5
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+33.38
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+37

Project Details

Project URL
Description
MRB Directis in the Banking Tech Industry

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