Proof of Usefulness Report

The Investment Banking Society at Fordham

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+19
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission appears to be for a student organization at Fordham University, yet contains highly contradictory and unprofessional metadata (e.g., Project Name 'StarStorm', Revenue 'all time marketcap: 17000000', Traction 'most people have used my product'). While the organization itself likely has local utility for students, the submission fails to demonstrate technical innovation or verifiable product traction. The disparity between the description (student club) and the metrics (crypto-like terminology and exaggerated reach) results in a critically low score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+7.5
Audience Reach Impact+3.0
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+5.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+17.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.09
Final Score+19

Project Details

Project URL
fordhambanking.com
Description
The Investment Banking Society at Fordham ("IBSF") is a student organization that provides students with a platform to succeed in the Investment Banking industry. IBSF strives to provide mentorship to the general member body in light of the executive board's experience in the industry, as well as the rigorous Investment Banking recruiting season. IBSF was created to guide students through the recruiting process while building a foundation of industry knowledge through its extensive database of Investment Banking resources. IBSF has a mission to pave the way for students that might be lost in the process otherwise. With the board of mentors that have successfully entered the industry, IBSF provides an interactive approach in guiding students interested in following their footsteps. IBSF believes that quality mentorship and resources can result in success for any member that is willing to utilize them to his/her advantage.

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