Proof of Usefulness Report

Pathway Labs

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+233
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Pathway Labs (product: MyPath) is a verifiable B2B Student Information System for vocational schools with confirmed customers and reviews on G2/Capterra. However, the project submission itself was of extremely low quality, featuring demonstrably false claims ('most people have used my product', 'space-technology') and vague data. While the software has genuine real-world utility and a clear niche market, the evaluation penalizes the lack of professional detail and accuracy in the submission. The score reflects a legitimate small business (100-250 range) weighed down by poor self-reporting.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+140.0
Audience Reach Impact+10.0
Technical Innovation+24.0
Evidence Of Traction+37.5
Market Timing Relevance+70.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+284
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+233

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Our customers are trade schools or vocational schools. These can range from your local mom and pop salon school to online and distributed coding bootcamps. \n\nGiven their role in the education space, these schools have unique challenges around tracking student data, all the way from application through the academic journey, and even post-graduation. Regulators and accrediting bodies can audit these schools and enforce punitive measures if records are not maintained in the correct way. Additionally, school administrators need a way to understand their student data across a variety of dimensions in order to inform critical operational decisions. \n\nExisting student information systems are antiquated and difficult to use, creating administrative burden. Our core product will be a system of record that automates student data workflows and is specifically tailored to the needs of vocational schools. We're building it from the ground up using modern technology.

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