Proof of Usefulness Report

Treford

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+39
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Treford' (treford.africa) represents a legitimate EdTech platform addressing the digital skills gap in Africa, specifically in no-code and product management. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, lacking all critical data points (revenue, team size, users) and containing hyperbolic, unverifiable claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product'). While the underlying business model has real-world utility and positive market timing, the Proof of Usefulness is severely penalized by the lack of evidence and the nonsensical traction claims provided in the input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+3.0
Technical Innovation+2.25
Evidence Of Traction+2.5
Market Timing Relevance+7.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+34.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+39

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Treford is an EdTech startup focused on helping professionals and businesses in Africa gain no-code tech skills

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