Proof of Usefulness Report

YoungStartup Ventures

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+22
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'YoungStartup Ventures' (submitted as 'BlazeWing') is a verified, long-running event organizer (est. 1999) operating in the venture capital space. However, the PoU score is severely penalized due to critical discrepancies in the submission data (e.g., claiming audience reach is 'everyone' and 'most people have used my product'). External validation confirms the entity exists and generates revenue (likely the cited $2.5M), but its business model ('pay-to-pitch') faces significant negative sentiment in the startup community, often labeled as predatory. The submission lacks technical innovation and relies on generic, exaggerated claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+4.38
Audience Reach Impact+3.00
Technical Innovation+1.50
Evidence Of Traction+7.50
Market Timing Relevance+3.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+19.63
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+22

Project Details

Project URL
youngstartup.com
Description
youngStartup Ventures, founded in 1999, was built on the dream of assisting entrepreneurs in building successful enterprises. During this time, youngStartup has connected hundreds of emerging startups with VCs, corporate investors, angel investors, and investment bankers. Its annual conferences in NYC, New England, and California are hubs for investors to connect with CEOs of early stage and emerging startups. For more information, visit our website at http://www.youngstartup.com/ Friend us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/youngStartupVentures watch our videos on Youtube https:/bit.ly/ysventube follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/youngstartupven Connect on Google+ https://plus.google.com/114569183001154864416/ Pictures on Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/youngstartup/

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