Proof of Usefulness Report

Neurofounders

Analysis completed on 2/13/2026

+42
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Neurofounders is a legitimate, niche media and intelligence platform covering the neurotechnology sector, founded by Dominic Borkelmans. It features high-quality content like the 'Signals' briefing and a startup map. However, the submission is heavily penalized for making demonstrably false claims: the audience is not 'everyone' (it is a strict B2B/academic niche), and the traction claim that 'most people have used my product' is entirely unfounded given the verifiable footprint (e.g., 7 YouTube subscribers, niche web presence). The 'marketcap: 500000' figure is unverifiable and likely a misuse of terminology. While the project has real-world utility for its specific sector, its actual scale is currently minimal.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+70
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+10
Evidence Of Traction+10
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+30.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+35

Project Details

Description
NeuroFounders is a blog exploring the intersection of neuroscience, startups, and translational research. Founded by Dominic Borkelmans, it features interviews with health tech entrepreneurs, one-pagers on cutting-edge neuroscience papers, curated literature reviews, book insights, and reflections from the journey of building a neuro-inspired startup. Whether you're a founder, researcher, investor, or just curious about the future of brain-based innovation, NeuroFounders offers a curated view into how neuroscience is being applied to real-world challenges. Follow for weekly updates on neurotechnology, applied brain science, founder stories, and the emerging field of neuro-entrepreneurship.

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