Proof of Usefulness Report

Booth AI

Analysis completed on 1/16/2026

+241
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Booth AI is a legitimate Y Combinator (W23) startup offering generative AI product photography, indicating strong market timing and utility. However, the submission itself contains significant red flags, including false claims of audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product'), along with a lack of concrete data. While the underlying technology and business model are promising, the low-quality, exaggerated submission heavily penalizes the score, placing it in the 'Small but promising' range rather than higher.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+87
Audience Reach Impact+20
Technical Innovation+45
Evidence Of Traction+25
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+267
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+241

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Booth AIis in the Online Photos Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Generative Ai, Film, Manufacturing
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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