Proof of Usefulness Report

Kobeesco

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+335
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Kobeesco (Kobee's Co) is a verified D2C brand founded by Kobe Harris, offering natural lip balms in compostable packaging. Despite the low-quality submission (which contained lazy placeholders like 'marketcap: null' and hyperbolic claims), external verification confirms significant real-world traction. The company appeared on Shark Tank (Season 16) and has reported projected revenues between $1.5M and $5M. The product has high utility and fits the current sustainable market trends perfectly, though it lacks deep technical innovation. The score reflects the strong verified commercial success and reach, balanced against the lack of proprietary technology and the poor quality of the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85.0
Audience Reach Impact+60.0
Technical Innovation+12.0
Evidence Of Traction+135.0
Market Timing Relevance+36.0
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+329
Usefulness Multiplierx1.02
Final Score+336

Project Details

Description
100% Natural, handcrafted lip balm. Packaged in all compostable packaging. Stay buzzin.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Technology choices support scalability goals

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