Proof of Usefulness Report

Numerade

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+481
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Numerade is a highly successful, venture-backed EdTech platform with verified massive scale (~$154M est. revenue, ~20M users), placing it significantly above the calibration baseline. However, the score is constrained by the extremely low quality of the submission (lazy, unverifiable claims like 'most people have used my product') and public documentation of 'dark pattern' billing controversies which negatively impact the Real-World Utility score. The project's actual footprint warrants a high score, but the submission itself fails to capture its depth.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+106.25
Audience Reach Impact+142.50
Technical Innovation+52.50
Evidence Of Traction+178.13
Market Timing Relevance+42.50
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+523.13
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+481

Project Details

Project URL
numerade.com
Description
Numerade is a venture-backed, high-growth education technology startup based in Los Angeles. We are singularly focused on creating exceptional video and interactive content experiences for education making the knowledge and skills of world class educators widely accessible and affordable to student audiences of all backgrounds. Our mission is to close the educational opportunity gap by unlocking and democratizing access to extraordinary educators and the content they have to offer.

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