Proof of Usefulness Report

TheInterna

Analysis completed on 2/12/2026

+23
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

TheInterna is a verifiable niche internship placement board connecting students with startups, particularly in fintech and crypto. However, the submission is heavily penalized for severe exaggerations (claiming 'most people have used my product' and 'everyone' as the audience) and unverifiable financial metrics ('marketcap 2500000' in the revenue field). While the platform exists and lists real opportunities, the claim of a 30-person team contradicts external evidence suggesting a much smaller operation. The project falls into the 'minimal traction' category with significant deductions for poor response quality and data reliability.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+10.00
Audience Reach Impact+0.50
Technical Innovation+1.50
Evidence Of Traction+1.88
Market Timing Relevance+6.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+20.13
Usefulness Multiplierx1.14
Final Score+23

Project Details

Project URL
theinterna.com
Description
We work with universities in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the wider world to connect placement year students to internship opportunities in industries such as fintech, medtech, prop tech, AI, digital marketing and portfolio management. We believe that the real value of the modern day internship experience lies in the practical skills and exposure the intern receives, not just having a brand name on the CV. Your placement year, be that abroad or in the UK is incredibly important in differentiating yourself in a tough job market. Adding to your employability before you even leave university will give you a great grounding to land that all important grad job.

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