Proof of Usefulness Report

OnDeck

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+54
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project URL points to 'OnDeck Fisheries AI', a legitimate and innovative Vancouver-based startup using AI for sustainable fisheries monitoring. External verification confirms significant traction, including ~$3.5M in project funding/grants, six-figure ARR, and industry partnerships. However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, likely due to automation or user error. It incorrectly categorizes the business as 'Online lending' (confusing it with OnDeck Capital), cites a 2006 launch date (actual founding ~2022), and makes the demonstrably false claim that 'everyone' has used the product. The score reflects the high potential of the verifiable technology heavily penalized by the inaccurate and low-effort submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17.0
Audience Reach Impact+4.0
Technical Innovation+12.0
Evidence Of Traction+8.0
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+49.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+54

Project Details

Project URL
Description
OnDeckis in the Aquaculture 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