Proof of Usefulness Report

Haddock

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+298
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Haddock is a legitimate, high-potential B2B SaaS (YC W22) addressing critical restaurant cost control issues via AI/OCR. However, the submission quality was extremely poor, containing false claims ('most people have used my product', 'everyone') and vague data. The score reflects the verified high real-world utility and market timing of the actual project, significantly penalized by the low quality of evidence provided in the input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+127.5
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+67.5
Evidence Of Traction+50.0
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+372.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.8
Final Score+298

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Haddock is the first B2B SaaS for the restaurant industry that helps to manage cost control with artificial intelligence.

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