Proof of Usefulness Report

Venice Music | Q\u0026A

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+385
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Venice Music (Q&A) is a legitimate, high-traction music technology company co-founded by industry veteran Troy Carter, with estimated revenues exceeding $25M and a strong reputation in independent artist distribution. However, the project submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing false claims ('audience reach: everyone'), irrelevant tags ('energy-solutions'), and lacking verifiable data. The score reflects the high real-world utility and verified external traction of the business, heavily penalized by the poor response quality and lack of direct evidence provided in the input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+135.0
Audience Reach Impact+72.0
Technical Innovation+27.0
Evidence Of Traction+94.5
Market Timing Relevance+54.0
Functional Completeness+1.5
Subtotal+384
Usefulness Multiplierx1.002
Final Score+385

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Q\u0026A is a modern music and technology company co-founded and launched in 2019 by Troy Carter, Suzy Ryoo and J. Erving, who formerly worked together at Atom Factory (the artist management company behind Lady Gaga, John Legend, Meghan Trainor, Kamasi Washington and Charlie Puth). Q\u0026A seeks to power the business the music through technology, tools and services. Q\u0026A is dedicated to creating an ecosystem where the “artist as an entrepreneur” is supported throughout their entire career.

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