Proof of Usefulness Report

Sock Club

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+608
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Project is a well-established, verifiable business (Sock Club) with significant revenue (est. $12M+) and high-profile B2B clients (Google, Salesforce). While the submission itself is low-quality with hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') and lazy details, the underlying business reality drives high Utility and Traction scores. Technical innovation is standard for e-commerce/manufacturing. The score reflects a mature, successful operational business, penalized slightly for the lack of effort in the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+160.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+225.0
Market Timing Relevance+70.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+715
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+608

Project Details

Description
We make dozens of different styles of socks the majority of which are custom branded. We have tens of thousands of subscribers to our club and we make promotional goods for clients like Google, Salesforce, Amazon Web Services, Salesforce, ESPN, Slack, and Cartoon Network.

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