Proof of Usefulness Report

Copia

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+530
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Copia (gocopia.com) is a well-established Public Benefit Corporation with significant real-world impact, diverting millions of pounds of food waste and serving major enterprise clients like The Cheesecake Factory and Ritz-Carlton. The project demonstrates high utility and proven traction in the B2B logistics/sustainability sector. However, the submission itself is of very poor quality, containing factual errors (confusing the team size of 1,500 from a different company, Copia Global) and lazy claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product'). While the underlying business is strong (estimated $5M-$10M+ revenue), the score is penalized by the inaccuracy and lack of effort in the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90
Quality Factor Utility+1
Audience Reach Impact+75
Quality Factor Reach+1
Technical Innovation+70
Quality Factor Innovation+1
Evidence Of Traction+85
Quality Factor Traction+1
Market Timing Relevance+90
Quality Factor Timing+1
Functional Completeness+10
Quality Factor Response+0
Subtotal+460
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+529

Project Details

Project URL
gocopia.com
Description
At Copia, we know that hunger is not a scarcity problem, it's a logistics problem. We have more than enough food to feed every hungry person on the planet. We're making BIG strides to end hunger and food waste by connecting businesses with excess food to those who need it via the first fully automated donation platform.\n\nOur team is our foundation. We create a sense of belonging by cultivating trust and respect. We pride ourselves on intellectual curiosity while striving to operate with excellence through problem solving, thoughtful intent, and taking meaningful risks. We thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment with a commitment to iteratively improve existing processes. We operate with integrity and are committed to improving lives and our planet. \n
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Food Beverages, Logistics Supply-Chain
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