Proof of Usefulness Report

Propel

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+423
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The submission represents 'Propel, A Charter Management Group', a verified California-based 501(c)(4) non-profit supporting charter schools. External verification confirms significant traction with annual revenue exceeding $13M, far surpassing the 'no traction' baseline. However, the submission itself is low-quality (user 'BlazeClaw', false audience claims of 'everyone', and hallucinatory traction statements like 'most people have used my product'). The score reflects the high real-world utility and verified financial scale of the organization, heavily penalized by the lack of technical innovation and the poor quality of the submitted data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+60.0
Technical Innovation+7.5
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+50.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+445
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+423

Project Details

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Description
Propel is an educational leadership organization that cares about people and goes to great lengths to address the diverse needs of its partner schools. We are guided by our values of authenticity, empathy, great lengths, and leadership. We serve charter schools operating in the state of California and provide a broad suite of services in school operations, academics, leadership development, enrollment services, district relationships, quality assurance, purchasing, and more!

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