Proof of Usefulness Report

Teachable

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+634
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Teachable is a verified, market-leading platform in the creator economy with significant historical traction (acquired by Hotmart). While the project itself represents a 'Much Larger Scale' entity with >$1B in GMV and millions of users, the specific submission provided is low-quality, relying on hyperbole ('most people have used my product') and vague definitions ('everyone'). The score reflects the undeniable real-world utility and verified market position, heavily penalized by the poor quality of the submission inputs.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+102.0
Technical Innovation+52.5
Evidence Of Traction+180.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+667
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+634

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Teachable is an instructor-focused online course platform that empowers course creators to build and sell courses on any topic—from iOS development to watercolor painting to card tricks. Instructors using our platform have collectively earned more than $555 million to date. \n\nSince our founding, we've raised more than $12.5 million from top venture investors and were acquired in March of 2020. Teachable is now a part of the Hotmart group, an international startup, based in Brazil, with over 800 employees worldwide. Hotmart's mission is to help creators earn a living from their passion. \n\nWe're growing rapidly, with triple-digit year-over-year growth, and are continuing to build a diverse team of top-notch talent. We won’t hold you back from reaching your full potential at Teachable; you’ll have the freedom to be an integral member of our tight-knit team, with great benefits and perks. Your work here will directly impact hundreds of thousands of online educators, entrepreneurs, and creatives.

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