Proof of Usefulness Report

Startups.com

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+233
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project URL points to Startups.com, a legitimate and large startup ecosystem platform (owning Fundable, Clarity, etc.) with significant real-world utility. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality: the submitter name 'ThunderBlade' (actually an OWC hard drive product) and claims like 'everyone' and 'most people' are unverifiable hyperboles. While the entity has verifiable traction, the submission fails to provide the required proof, resulting in a heavily penalized score despite the high potential of the underlying business.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+112.5
Audience Reach Impact+37.5
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+53.13
Market Timing Relevance+40.0
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+274.38
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+233

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Startups.com is the world's largest startup platform. We help over one million startup companies find customers, funding, mentors, and world-class education. Our platform is a family of five products: Startups.com, Clarity, Fundable, Launchrock, and Zirtual.

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