Proof of Usefulness Report

WS Development

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+664
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The submission describes WS Development, a massive and established real estate developer (founded 1990, 22M+ sq ft portfolio). While the project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility, audience reach, and traction typical of a large enterprise, it scores low on Technical Innovation as it is a real estate business rather than a technology product. The submission contained significant data inaccuracies (e.g., 'SilentGale' name, incorrect market cap format), which impacted the Response Quality score. The final score reflects the entity's massive scale adjusted for the lack of software/tech utility.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+180.0
Technical Innovation+7.5
Evidence Of Traction+237.5
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+7.5
Subtotal+737.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+664

Project Details

Project URL
wsdevelopment.com
Description
Massachusetts-based WS Development is a mixed-use developer with a singular mission: creating places people want to be. With an approach that values art, science, innovation and, above all else, people, WS strives to engage each community it serves with best-in-class experiences, designed with our customers, tenants and partners in mind. Established in 1990, WS is one of few vertically-integrated real estate companies that conceptualizes, owns, operates and leases more than 100 properties that range from cutting-edge urban spaces to lifestyle and community centers. With over 22 million square feet of existing space and an additional nine million square feet under development, it is one of the largest privately-owned development firms in the country. For more information, visit www.wsdevelopment.com, call 617.232.8900 or follow WS Development on LinkedIn.

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