Proof of Usefulness Report

Savi

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+662
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Savi (bysavi.com) is a verified Series A social impact startup (founded 2017) with significant traction, including $6M+ funding and partnerships with major institutions like TIAA, NEA, and AARP. While the user submission contained low-effort and hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'everyone'), independent verification confirms the platform serves over 3 million student loan borrowers and has identified over $5 billion in forgiveness savings. The project demonstrates high real-world utility and market relevance, though the submission quality itself was poor.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+126.0
Technical Innovation+94.5
Evidence Of Traction+200.0
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+735.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+662

Project Details

Project URL
bysavi.com
Description
Savi is a leading social impact technology startup based in DC that is working to solve the student debt crisis. Our mission is to help the 46+ million student loan borrowers better understand their debt, find federal forgiveness programs, and enroll. We're looking for people who have the desire to build meaningful products and the drive to do great work as part of a team.\n\nSavi has been featured in the NY Times, TIME and Inc. and recently completed our Series A funding round. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions and the nation’s largest membership groups, who use our platform to help their employees and members better manage their student loans and save money.

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