Proof of Usefulness Report

Cookd

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+373
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Cookd is a verified, high-traction FoodTech brand with significant market presence (3.8M+ YouTube subscribers, ~$1M+ revenue, $3.7M verified funding). While the submission text was low-effort (claiming 'everyone' as audience and 'construction' as tech), external analysis confirms a robust content-to-commerce business model with mobile apps and retail distribution. The project scores highly on utility, reach, and traction, substantially outperforming the submission's poor quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+1
Audience Reach Impact+0
Technical Innovation+0
Evidence Of Traction+1
Market Timing Relevance+0
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+355
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+373

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Cookd is a Chennai-based home cooking-focused content, community, and commerce company. Founded in 2020, Cookd was born to make cooking at home easy, efficient, and fun by building a digital-first cooking brand.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Social Media, Writing And-Editing, Construction
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