Proof of Usefulness Report

Tech

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+28
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission references a legitimate and influential non-profit organization (Tech:NYC), but the input data contains significant red flags suggesting a spam or bot-generated entry. The submitter name 'WhisperKeeper', the false claim that 'most people have used my product', and the inclusion of a 'marketcap' for a non-profit trade association are factually incorrect. While the domain represents a high-utility entity, the submission itself fails to provide verifiable evidence and relies on hallucinatory metrics (e.g., Team Size 3000).

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+80
Real World Utility Quality+0.5
Audience Reach Impact+60
Audience Reach Impact Quality+0.5
Technical Innovation+10
Technical Innovation Quality+0.5
Evidence Of Traction+30
Evidence Of Traction Quality+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+70
Market Timing Relevance Quality+0.5
Functional Completeness+10
Response Quality Quality+0.5
Subtotal+24.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+28

Project Details

Project URL
technyc.org
Description
Tech:NYC is an engaged network of tech leaders working to foster a dynamic, diverse, and creative New York. We bring together New Yorkers to support a successful technology ecosystem, attract and retain top-tier talent, and celebrate New York and the companies that call it home. Tech:NYC mobilizes the expertise and resources of the tech sector to work with city and state government on policies that ensure New York’s innovation economy thrives.

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