Proof of Usefulness Report

Ride iQ

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+57
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Ride iQ is a verifiable, venture-backed (Techstars 2023) equestrian sports training application with active users and revenue. However, the project submission itself provided incredibly low-quality data (e.g., claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people' as traction), which severely impacted the score. While the project has high real-world utility for its niche and strong external traction signals, the submission failed to accurately represent these strengths.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17.0
Audience Reach Impact+3.6
Technical Innovation+6.0
Evidence Of Traction+15.0
Market Timing Relevance+7.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+49.35
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+57

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Ride iQis in the Sports Tech Industry

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