Proof of Usefulness Report

Rasa Legal

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+220
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Rasa Legal is a verified Public Benefit Corporation (founded 2022, ~15 employees, ~$2.2M funding) with high real-world utility in criminal record expungement. However, the project submission itself was of extremely poor quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product') and lazy data ('audience: everyone'), which severely impacted the Traction and Response Quality scores. Despite the submission's deficiencies, the verified external traction (16,000+ eligibility checks, 3,000+ expungements) anchors the score in the 'Small but promising' range (100-250).

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.50
Audience Reach Impact+9.00
Technical Innovation+9.00
Evidence Of Traction+10.63
Market Timing Relevance+9.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+60.38
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+220

Project Details

Project URL
rasa-legal.com
Description
We use technology to streamline the record clearing process and help people access second chances. To accomplish our goals, we're currently developing two technology tools: (1) a web application to help people determine their eligibility for record clearance; and (2) a back-end document automation, case management, and client communication system that allows us to provide low-cost legal expungement services to people who are eligible to move forward with their lives.

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