Proof of Usefulness Report

New Lens Therapy

Analysis completed on 2/13/2026

+34
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

New Lens Therapy is a standard private psychotherapy practice based in Ontario, Canada, offering virtual services. While it addresses a genuine real-world problem (mental health) with verifiable business operations (estimated ~$500k annual revenue based on team size), it is a service business rather than a scalable technology product. The submission contains significantly hyperbolic and inaccurate claims (e.g., reach is 'everyone' despite licensing restrictions, and 'most people have used my product' is factually false). It relies on standard telehealth tools rather than custom technical innovation, resulting in a low PoU score typical for non-tech local businesses submitted to this framework.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+3.0
Technical Innovation+0.375
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+7.0
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+33.875
Usefulness Multiplierx1.01
Final Score+34

Project Details

Description
We provide therapy services to individuals and couples in need of support. Our vision is to help people live the lives they want, and to improve mental wellness. We work with residents of Ontario, providing virtual telehealth therapy services across the province to support clients in focusing on what’s important to them, and to offer different perspectives, to share a new lens on mental health.

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