Proof of Usefulness Report

Stix

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+435

Proof of Usefulness Score

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The project 'Stix' (rebranded as Winx Health) is a verified, venture-backed women's health company with over $7M in funding and significant market traction. However, the submission contains severe data errors (listing the name as 'SwiftKeeper' and industry as 'Cyber Threat Intelligence'), which contradict the provided URL and description. The score reflects the high real-world utility and traction of the actual business, heavily penalized for the incoherent submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+176.0

Audience Reach Impact+60.0

Technical Innovation+30.0

Evidence Of Traction+120.0

Market Timing Relevance+90.0

Functional Completeness+2.5

Subtotal+478.5

Usefulness Multiplierx0.91

Final Score+435

Project Details

Project URL

getstix.co

Description

Stix provides women the products, education, and community they need, starting with a better pregnancy and ovulation test. Founders Cynthia Plotch and Jamie Norwood created Stix because buying high quality products should be easy and delightful, no matter the result you’re looking for. Stix is over 99% accurate, fairly priced, and delivered in a discreet envelope. Designed by women, finally.

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