Proof of Usefulness Report

Stellic

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+647
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Stellic is a highly successful Series B EdTech company with estimated annual revenue of ~$13M and verified partnerships with top-tier universities (CMU, Columbia, Duke). Despite the submission's low-quality responses (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product' and audience is 'everyone'), external verification confirms significant market traction, a team of ~90 employees, and high utility in the higher education sector. The score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals ($13M ARR > $2M HackerNoon baseline), penalized slightly for the lack of evidence provided in the specific submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+120.0
Technical Innovation+84.0
Evidence Of Traction+170.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+681.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+647

Project Details

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Description
Stellic Inc. offers a modern, student-centric platform for students to discover and organize their pathways in college including courses, requirements, activities, and internships. We provide a unified, integrated platform for a better experience not only for students but also advisors with integrated degree audit capabilities. Stellic was designed by students and administrators to meet today’s needs for students and institutions.

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