Proof of Usefulness Report

Sown To Grow

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+448
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Sown To Grow is a verified, established EdTech company (est. 2015) with ~$5.6M estimated revenue, adoption in 40+ states, and recognition such as the District Administration Top EdTech Product award. However, the submission itself is of very low quality, containing vague placeholders (e.g., 'audience: everyone') and false claims ('evidence: most people have used my product'). The score reflects the project's high verifiable utility and traction, heavily penalized by Quality Factors due to the poor submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility225.0 (Max 250)
Audience Reach Impact80.0 (Max 200)
Technical Innovation52.5 (Max 150)
Evidence Of Traction112.5 (Max 250)
Market Timing Relevance85.0 (Max 100)
Functional Completeness5.0 (Max 50)
Subtotal+560
Usefulness Multiplierx0.80
Final Score+448

Project Details

Project URL
sowntogrow.com
Description
Sown To Grow develops products that build better learners. Using our products, students set learning goals, enter in their own scores to track their progress, and write reflections on strategies and work habits to improve. Teachers monitor student progress and provide feedback on new strategies students can try.\n\nOur products demonstrably empower students, promote growth mindset, and lead to better academic outcomes. When students are in the driver's seat, incredible things happen - they care more, try harder, and become better and more confident learners.

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