Proof of Usefulness Report

Maka Social Dba Maka Connect

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+29
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project addresses a valid niche (automating speed dating for venues), but the submission is severely undermined by demonstrably false traction claims and poor execution indicators. While the concept of an 'event in a box' for bars is sound, the claim that 'most people have used my product' contradicts public app store data showing only 500+ downloads and negative reviews (1.8-3.2 stars). The metric 'all time marketcap: 2500000' appears to be a valuation figure rather than revenue, indicating the project is likely pre-revenue or generating negligible income despite a 2019 launch. The discrepancy between the claimed team size (30) and the app's minimal footprint suggests operational inefficiency or exaggerated data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+13.75
Audience Reach Impact+1.00
Technical Innovation+6.00
Evidence Of Traction+0.63
Market Timing Relevance+6.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+27.63
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+29

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We provide venues with a new way to attract and entertain their guests, with singles events like speed dating that almost run on autopilot. The world of bar entertainment hasn’t changed much in decades and everyone has the same karaoke, trivia, or sports package with little room to be different. Meanwhile American singles are spending four billions dollars a year on dating services that aren’t working, but if you google singles events, it’s a ghost town. Why? Because running these events is harder than it sounds. Those that do exist are run poorly by event promoters who don’t usually do them again, or by specialist companies that don’t have much of a footprint. Our app is a speed dating event in a box. We take care of everything including creating pairs, timing and rotating them, and managing likes, matches, and contact exchange. It is so easy, that any staff member can take about ten minutes to introduce the event and sit back while it runs itself. Those promoters can focus on what they are good at, making their event a true spectacle rather than getting bogged down in the details. We also make it more effective for guests. They know who their next partner will be by seeing their user profile with personalized ice breakers to skip the small talk and get to the conversation that matters faster. We’re starting with bars and there are seventy thousand of them in the US, but we’re not done there, because restaurants, churches, and many more social venues are all in our sights. We’re starting with available singles and there are fifty five million of those in the US, but we’re not done there either, because our app can also be used for speed networking and speed friending, especially where it is badly needed on military bases and college campuses. Our primary source of revenue is a SaaS model charging seventy-five dollars per event. We believe we can reach a thousand venues in three years, worth four million dollars annually with plenty of room to grow.

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