Proof of Usefulness Report

Public Goods

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+592
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Public Goods is a well-established direct-to-consumer brand with estimated annual revenue exceeding $20M and over $20M in funding, significantly outperforming the 'minimal traction' signals in the submission. While the project itself demonstrates high real-world utility and verified market success, the submission quality was poor (vague claims like 'most people', missing financial data). The score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals ($22M+ revenue, ~90 employees), heavily penalized by the low-effort submission and lack of verifiable evidence provided by the user.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+136.0
Technical Innovation+60.0
Evidence Of Traction+142.5
Market Timing Relevance+75.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+643.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+592

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We’re Public Goods, a direct-to-consumer, e-commerce company with a simple belief: That safe, healthy, and sustainable products should be accessible to all. Our mission is to become the trusted one-stop shop for all sustainable household essentials. We want to deliver wellness and peace of mind in an industry that is often exclusive and top-down.

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