Proof of Usefulness Report

Tulip Ventures

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+32
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Tulip Ventures is a legitimate student association at the University of Amsterdam with verifiable activities (events, XLerate incubator). However, the submission contains highly exaggerated and inaccurate claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'everyone' audience). While the organization provides real local utility for students, the poor quality of the data input and lack of specific, verifiable metrics in the submission significantly lower the score. It is a functional non-profit, not a high-growth tech product.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+60
Audience Reach Impact+25
Technical Innovation+10
Evidence Of Traction+40
Market Timing Relevance+70
Functional Completeness+20
Subtotal+30.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+32

Project Details

Description
A career student association of the University of Amsterdam focused on startups. We empower students to break into the startup world by founding companies, working in venture capital, and joining existing startups.

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