Proof of Usefulness Report

Startups for All

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+46
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Startups for All' is a verified, mission-driven online incubator for marginalized founders, currently enrolling its 6th cohort. However, the submission contains significant quality issues, including an incorrect project name ('SwiftKeeper'), demonstrably false traction claims ('most people have used my product'), and confusing financial metrics ('marketcap: 2500000'). While the real-world utility of the incubator is high, the actual scale is boutique (estimated <500 alumni) rather than the 'everyone' claimed. The score reflects the legitimate social value and existence of the program, heavily penalized for the inaccurate and low-quality submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.50
Audience Reach Impact+4.00
Technical Innovation+3.00
Evidence Of Traction+5.00
Market Timing Relevance+7.00
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+42
Usefulness Multiplierx1.09
Final Score+46

Project Details

Project URL
startupsforall.org
Description
Startups for All (SfA) is a purpose-driven online incubator for early stage founders and emerging social entrepreneurs from historically marginalized populations. Our mission is to redefine what foundership looks like and to build a world with full representation of women of color, Black women, Indigenous women, and queer/trans BIPOC as startup leaders and CEOs, from less than 1% to 51% by 2026. *NOW ENROLLING for Cohort 6. Starts March 20, 2024. We help you bring your North Star vision to life, on YOUR terms. All you need is YOU + 3 hours a week of your time. No tech required. No co-founders required. No investors required. Follow us here on LinkedIn for updates!

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