Proof of Usefulness Report

Yard Stick

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+598
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Yard Stick PBC is a verified Series A climate tech company ($16M+ funding, ~30 employees) addressing a critical bottleneck in soil carbon measurement (MRV). External search confirms high technical innovation (spectral probes), strong traction ($17M+ in contracts, USDA partnerships), and excellent market timing. However, the project submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing false claims about audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people'), and utilizing a likely proxy email. The score reflects the high intrinsic value of the verified company, heavily penalized for the poor quality and inaccuracy of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+285.0
Audience Reach Impact+50.0
Technical Innovation+162.0
Evidence Of Traction+135.0
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+729.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+598

Project Details

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Description
Yard Stickis in the Crop Tech Industry

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