Proof of Usefulness Report

Springboard

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+506
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Springboard is a well-established, Series B funded EdTech company with verified revenue ($50M+) and thousands of graduates, placing it significantly above the calibration baseline. However, the project submission itself ('DeepBlade') was low-quality, containing false or lazy claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'all time marketcap: null'). The evaluation prioritizes the verifiable external reality of the Springboard entity (high utility, established traction) while heavily penalizing the Response Quality and Traction Quality factors due to the poor input data. The final score reflects a 'Much larger scale' entity (400–700 range) adjusted for submission deficiencies.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+171.0
Audience Reach Impact+108.0
Technical Innovation+67.5
Evidence Of Traction+81.0
Market Timing Relevance+48.0
Functional Completeness+1.5
Subtotal+477
Usefulness Multiplierx1.06
Final Score+506

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Springboard is an online school for 21st century skills like Data Science and UX Design. Our programs combine online coursework with 1-on-1 mentorship from industry experts. \n\nWe're bridging the skills gap and preparing young professionals for the digital economy, through affordable, high-quality education. Our vision is to create a viable alternative to university education.

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