Proof of Usefulness Report

Pillar

Analysis completed on 2/13/2026

+68
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Pillar is a legitimate Dutch eHealth project aimed at improving parent-child interaction to prevent youth care issues, founded by Liesbeth Verhagen around 2020. While the mission is socially relevant and the product (app with exercises) exists, the submission is marred by highly exaggerated claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'everyone' as audience) and unprofessional responses ('IronShade'). Verifiable traction appears limited to a pilot phase and local press coverage from 2020, with no evidence supporting the claimed 2.5M market cap or mass adoption. The project falls into the category of a small, niche initiative with minimal verifiable scale.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+70
Audience Reach Impact+20
Technical Innovation+35
Evidence Of Traction+25
Market Timing Relevance+65
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+40
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+46

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Pillar ontwikkelt een digitale activiteitentool gericht op (zelf)bewustzijnsontwikkeling bij kinderen en op het vergroten van het aantal waardevolle contactmomenten tussen ouders en kinderen met gerichte, werkelijke aandacht voor elkaar. De tool opereert op het snijvlak van eHealth en preventie. Verkort de wachtlijsten in de Jeugd- en gezinshulpverlening door de wachttijd (voor en tijdens interventie) waardevol te benutten.

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