Proof of Usefulness Report

STRIVE

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+758

Proof of Usefulness Score

Unicorn Utility

STRIVE (strive.tech) is a verified, high-traction sports technology company with ~$10.5M in funding and adoption by over 215 elite teams (NFL, NBA, Military). The platform offers significant utility in injury prevention via proprietary EMG sensor integration. However, the submission itself was of very poor quality, incorrectly listing the business type as 'Asset Management' and making absurd claims about reach ('most people'). The score rewards the legitimate success of the company while penalizing the submission errors.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+105.6

Audience Reach Impact+75.0

Technical Innovation+102.0

Evidence Of Traction+108.0

Market Timing Relevance+80.0

Functional Completeness+5.0

Subtotal+475.6

Usefulness Multiplierx0.95

Final Score+758

Project Details

Project URL

strive.tech

Description

STRIVE delivers the only platform proven to optimize muscle performance for elite athletes and teams. Through proprietary algorithms and sensors that seamlessly integrate into any compression clothing, STRIVE provides the most complete, accurate and actionable data for athletes to always compete at peak performance. Founded in 2016, STRIVE currently works with NCAA, NFL, and MLS teams, along with the US Military. For more information visit www.strive.tech or follow STRIVE on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. \n

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