Proof of Usefulness Report

Withfriends

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+43
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission represents 'Withfriends', a legitimate Y Combinator-backed (S17) membership platform for events. However, the submission quality is extremely poor, containing false or hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'everyone' as audience) and inaccurate metadata (Launch date 2022 vs actual 2017). While the underlying platform has high real-world utility and verifiable existence via the URL, the submission fails to provide credible evidence of traction, resulting in a low score due to lack of verifiable proof in the input data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.00
Audience Reach Impact+3.00
Technical Innovation+3.00
Evidence Of Traction+5.00
Market Timing Relevance+6.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+37.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+43

Project Details

Project URL
withfriends.co
Description
Withfriends is a platform designed to help creators, artists, and small businesses build sustainable communities through membership programs and events. By offering tools to manage memberships, sell tickets, and engage with their audience, Withfriends aims to empower individuals and organizations to cultivate loyal supporters and generate recurring revenue. The platform focuses on simplifying the process of creating and managing membership tiers, providing analytics, and integrating with other services to enhance community engagement and growth.

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