Proof of Usefulness Report

Zencare

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+305
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Zencare is a legitimate, established mental health marketplace (founded 2015) with estimated annual revenue of $2.7M–$9M and ~185k monthly visits. It solves a high-value problem with a vetted provider network. However, the project submission itself was extremely poor (e.g., claiming 'revenue: null' and 'audience: everyone'), heavily penalizing the response quality score. The final score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals (comparable to the HackerNoon baseline) adjusted for the lack of provided evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+102.0
Audience Reach Impact+36.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+92.0
Market Timing Relevance+32.0
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+293
Usefulness Multiplierx1.04
Final Score+305

Project Details

Project URL
zencare.co
Description
Zencare is a small mission-driven team doing big things in the mental health world - we are a national marketplace that helps thousands of folks find their ideal talk therapist every month.\n\nZencare started as a solution to a common problem: it's really difficult to find a therapist online. Zencare streamlines the process and empowers therapy-seekers through up-to-date availability and insurance information, introductory videos, and a vetted network to ensure quality care.\n\nCome join our ambitious, collaborative, and compassionate team!

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