Proof of Usefulness Report

zipBoard

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+310
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

zipBoard is a legitimate, established SaaS product in the visual feedback and eLearning QA space, launched in 2015. While the project itself demonstrates real-world utility with verified customers (e.g., ELM Learning) and estimated revenue in the $500k-$1M range, the submission data is heavily penalized for hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone') and low effort. The discrepancy between the input team size (50) and third-party data (~8-20) further necessitates a conservative score. The project scores well on utility but poorly on accuracy and reach.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+7.5
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+5.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal36.25 (scaled to 362.5)
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+310

Project Details

Project URL
zipboard.co
Description
We built zipBoard to make collaboration in the digital world easier. While spreadsheets are great, we believe visual details require an easier way to be discussed. Just the way you would do it on a real world , take a pen and markup to explain what you want changed. We believe it should be the same in the digital world, whether you are building a website, a course, a document, a video. That’s why we have created an easier way to markup and annotate on any kind of digital asset, making it easy for creators to collaborate - just like they would in the real world. We want to make it easy for creators to collaborate every day, without having to dial in a meeting, or make long lists on spreadsheets. \n

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