Proof of Usefulness Report

Bountiful

Analysis completed on 1/16/2026

+323
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Bountiful (bountiful.ag) is a legitimate and high-potential AgTech company (YC W17) providing yield forecasting via machine learning and satellite imagery. While the project itself possesses high real-world utility and verified technical merit, the submission contained significant factual errors (claiming 13,300 employees and 'everyone' as the audience) and unsupported claims ('most people have used my product'). Our evaluation scores the verified existence and value of the underlying company while applying heavy penalties to Traction and Reach metrics due to the poor quality and inaccuracy of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212
Audience Reach Impact+40
Technical Innovation+120
Evidence Of Traction+50
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+505
Usefulness Multiplierx0.64
Final Score+323

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Bountiful empowers farmers, builds trust through data and makes transparent markets and sustainable agriculture possible.\n\nBy combining machine learning and weather, satellite, geographic and historical data we turn complex information into actionable insights\nfor farmers.\n\nCurrently Bountiful provides Yield Forecasting and analytical tools to farmers. We are expanding marketplace and financing options for the food supply chain.\n
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Machine Learning, Analytics, Space Technology
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