Proof of Usefulness Report

TechMids

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+38
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

TechMids is a verifiable and valuable tech community organization in Birmingham, UK, aggregating local meetups and hosting the 'TechMids Conf' (approx. 350 attendees in 2022). However, the submission quality is extremely poor, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone' as audience, 'most people' have used it) and confusing financial data ('marketcap: 2500000'). While the real-world utility for the West Midlands tech ecosystem is high, the project's global reach and technical innovation are limited, and the provided evidence was negligible despite verifiable external existence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.00
Audience Reach Impact+1.50
Technical Innovation+3.75
Evidence Of Traction+6.25
Market Timing Relevance+6.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+38.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.99
Final Score+38

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Making Birmingham the best place to work in tech in the world

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