Proof of Usefulness Report

Blackbird Labs

Analysis completed on 1/15/2026

+517
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Blackbird Labs is a high-profile, venture-backed hospitality technology company (Series B, ~$85M funding) founded by Ben Leventhal (Resy, Eater). While the project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and significant traction (1,000+ restaurant partners, estimated $8M+ revenue), the submission itself was of very low quality, containing hyperbolic and unverifiable claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product'). The score reflects the high value of the underlying business asset, heavily penalized by the Quality Factor for the lack of credible evidence provided in the input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+157
Audience Reach Impact+84
Technical Innovation+89
Evidence Of Traction+142
Market Timing Relevance+63
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+538
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+517

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Blackbird Labsis in the Food Tech Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Food Beverages
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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