Proof of Usefulness Report

Delectable

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+523
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Delectable is a well-established wine discovery platform with significant historical traction, including verified funding/acquisition (~$17M value indicated) and a large user base. However, the submission itself is of very low quality, featuring hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product', 'everyone') and lacking specific metrics. The score reflects the high real-world utility and verified external success of the product, heavily penalized by the poor quality of the input data and the maturity of the project (launched 2011).

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+189
Audience Reach Impact+84
Technical Innovation+110
Evidence Of Traction+120
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+568
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+523

Project Details

Project URL
delectable.com
Description
Delectable uses technology to make the world a more delicious place. We are a team of technologists, designers, winemakers and artists building technology to reinvent wine. As both wine consumers and wine professionals we know firsthand that understanding wine is hard. We believe it should be easy. Using groundbreaking technology, and with a keen understanding of wine's inherent complexity, we've built a platform and tools that help consumers share, discover and drink awesome wine.

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