Proof of Usefulness Report

Universe

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+34
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission contains critical inconsistencies: the description outlines the 'Universe' event platform acquired by Live Nation (large scale), while the business type ('Website builder') and team size ('1-10') contradict this. The evidence of traction ('most people have used my product') is unverifiable and hyperbolic. While the domain 'universe.com' is valuable, the submission fails to accurately represent the entity or provide credible proof of usefulness.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+8.75
Audience Reach Impact+7.00
Technical Innovation+3.75
Evidence Of Traction+7.50
Market Timing Relevance+3.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+30.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+34

Project Details

Project URL
universe.com
Description
At Universe, our mission is simple: Bring people together in real life through events.\n\nFounded in Toronto in 2011, we've built a platform for people to discover and create events all over the world. Following unprecedented growth in 2014, we expanded our offices from Toronto to San Francisco and doubled the size of our team that's dedicated to serving the needs of our organizers and fans. In 2015, Universe was acquired by Live Nation Entertainment and has continued its rapid growth, doubling the size of the team since the acquisition. In 2016, the company expanded to open offices in New York City and London England, to cover Europe.\n\nTogether, we've built a community of over 32,000 event organizers and hundreds of thousands of fans who are the heart of our company.\n\nhttps://careers.universe.com/

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