Proof of Usefulness Report

Chef Koochooloo

Analysis completed on 1/17/2026

+41
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a legitimate small business (founded 2014, ~$775k funding) providing STEAM education through cooking. However, the submission quality is extremely poor, containing hyperbolic and factually false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'everyone'). While the core concept has real-world utility in a local educational context (Palo Alto/Mountain View area), the lack of verifiable digital traction, small team size (4 employees), and inaccurate submission data result in a low score comparable to early-stage or lifestyle businesses with minimal scale.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18
Audience Reach Impact+4
Technical Innovation+6
Evidence Of Traction+2
Market Timing Relevance+6
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+37
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+41

Project Details

Description
Chef Koochooloo is a technological platform that teaches kids Global Competency and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) through cooking healthy international recipes, via dynamic educational apps, interactive services, and engaging curriculum.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Art, Elearning, Educational Institutions
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