Proof of Usefulness Weight Distribution
The weights in the Proof of Usefulness algorithm were not assigned by committee consensus, philosophical preference, or gut feeling. They reflect the consistent findings of startup failure research — particularly the question of which early signals most reliably predict whether a project creates lasting value. This is what that research shows. Read All
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