Proof of Usefulness Report

Seesaw

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+673
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Seesaw is a verifiable market leader in the EdTech space with exceptional reach (>10M users) and high real-world utility in K-12 education. While the specific submission contains lazy data entry (e.g., 'most people have used my product'), the core project fundamentals are incredibly strong, profitable, and widely adopted. The score reflects a top-tier mature business, slightly penalized for the low-effort submission details.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+190.0
Technical Innovation+97.5
Evidence Of Traction+180.0
Market Timing Relevance+75.0
Functional Completeness+7.5
Subtotal+775
Usefulness Multiplierx0.87
Final Score+673

Project Details

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Description
Seesaw is used in over 75% of schools in the U.S. (and in 150 other countries!) by over 10M teachers, students, and family members. Your work at Seesaw will have broad reach and meaningful impact.\n\nSeesaw is at the heart of the learning process for millions of students. Our platform encourages creativity, expression, and feedback that makes students excited to learn. We believe when students are truly engaged in learning, they find what lights them up, conquer the tough stuff, and open new doors. Now more than ever, remote learning solutions are essential. Seesaw enables meaningful learning from anywhere, for every student.\n\nWhat’s more, Seesaw is showing that it’s possible to work on an important mission and build an exciting and long-term business. We are a profitable company - and we’re still growing quickly. All employees get equity in the company so you can share in our collective success.

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