Proof of Usefulness Report

Alfonsino

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+386
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Alfonsino is a verifiable, publicly traded company (Euronext Growth Milan) with significant real-world traction, operating in over 200 municipalities with ~500k users. While the submission response quality was poor (vague claims like 'most people have used my product'), the underlying business data confirms a robust logistical operation solving a genuine problem in underserved small towns. The project demonstrates high utility and reach, though technical innovation is standard for the sector.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+112.5
Audience Reach Impact+102.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+106.9
Market Timing Relevance+40.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+393.9
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+386

Project Details

Project URL
alfonsino.delivery
Description
Alfonsino is a company founded in 2016 by Domenico Pascarella, Carmine Iodice and Armando Cipriani, with the idea of bringing food delivery to small towns. The company collects the customer orders through the app or through a chatbot on Facebook Messenger, and then makes deliveries through its drivers, who take meals, flowers, grocery and more from local shops and bring them to customers in minutes. Now Alfonsino is present in over 200 Italian municipalities distributed in 10 Italian regions with over 1300 partners, 900 hired riders and about half million users.

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