Proof of Usefulness Report

Guestio

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+246

Proof of Usefulness Score

Gaining Momentum

Guestio is a verifiable, venture-backed ($1.5M Seed) marketplace for podcast booking founded by Travis Chappell. While the platform addresses a genuine pain point in the creator economy with a functional two-sided marketplace, the submission itself suffers significantly from hyperbole ('most people have used my product', 'everyone') which contradicts the niche nature of the B2B/Creator tool. The project fits the 'Small but Promising' calibration bucket, scoring well on utility and timing but penalized heavily for reach and response quality due to inaccurate user claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+150

Audience Reach Impact+10

Technical Innovation+45

Evidence Of Traction+25

Market Timing Relevance+60

Functional Completeness+2.5

Subtotal+292.5

Usefulness Multiplierx0.84

Final Score+246

Project Details

Project URL

guestio.com

Description

Guestio lets you create a free account, browse the list of expert guests/celebrities, and book them for an interview directly in the marketplace. It's as easy as using Cameo and Calendly. \n\nWe built Guestio to connect content creators to high quality guests without having to go through months of reaching out, pushing through gatekeepers, or navigating never-ending email chains. \n\nWe already have well known people like boxer Manny Pacquiao, podcasters Jordan Harbinger and John Lee Dumas, and reality tv show producer Brant Pinvidic on the platform.

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