Proof of Usefulness Report

UPchieve

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+368
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

UPchieve is a high-impact, Y Combinator-backed nonprofit (W21) with verified revenue of ~$4M (2023) and over 100,000 students served. While the submission text itself was low-effort (claiming 'everyone' and 'most people'), external verification confirms significant traction, strong utility in the edtech/nonprofit space, and partnerships with major corporations like Verizon. The score reflects the high real-world utility and solid organizational maturity, adjusted slightly downward for the poor quality of the specific submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+35.63
Audience Reach Impact+13.00
Technical Innovation+11.25
Evidence Of Traction+21.25
Market Timing Relevance+9.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+90.38
Usefulness Multiplierx1.02
Final Score+368

Project Details

Project URL
upchieve.org
Description
UPchieve is an edtech nonprofit that provides free, 24/7 online tutoring to low-income HS students. Using our app, students can request and get paired with a live, volunteer tutor in under 5 minutes. We're also one of only two edtech nonprofits to have ever been funded by Y Combinator.\n\nOur mission is to democratize access to academic support so that all students have an equal opportunity to finish high school, attend college, and achieve upward mobility. Our 2030 goal is to give all 8 million low-income HS students in the US access to free support.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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