Proof of Usefulness Report

Seneca Foundation

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+36
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The Seneca Foundation is a legitimate Chicago-based non-profit providing valuable software training and internships to Black and Latinx high school graduates. However, the project submission contains significant inaccuracies (claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people have used my product' as traction), while external search results indicate a very small, local operation (e.g., cohorts of ~5 scholars). The project has high social utility but lacks the scale, technical innovation, and verifiable traction of a competitive technology product.

Ready to Compete for $150k+ in Prizes?

Move this data into a HackerNoon blog draft to become eligible for your share of $150k+ in cash and software prizes

View All Reports

Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+1.00
Technical Innovation+3.00
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+8.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+34.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.04
Final Score+36

Project Details

Description
The Seneca Foundation is on a mission to educate, empower, and equip Black and Latinx recent Chicagoland high school graduates with paid Software Development training, paid internship work, college financial assistance toward a tech bachelor's degree, and resources that will positively impact their professional and financial trajectory for years and generations to come.

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