Proof of Usefulness Report

Lovage Labs

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+201
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Lovage Labs is a verified Y Combinator (W22) startup initially focused on AI virtual receptionists, now pivoting towards reputation management (NFC Review Cards) and marketing tools for local SMEs. While the project has legitimate backing and addresses a clear B2B pain point, the submission itself was of very low quality, containing false traction claims ('most people have used my product') and vague audience definitions. The score reflects the legitimate potential of the verifiable business (Seed stage, ~200 range) severely dampened by the poor reliability of the input data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85.0
Audience Reach Impact+25.6
Technical Innovation+39.0
Evidence Of Traction+36.0
Market Timing Relevance+36.0
Functional Completeness+2.0
Subtotal+223.6
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+201

Project Details

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Description
Lovage Labsis in the SME Business Management Software Industry

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