Proof of Usefulness Report

Miami Beach Bum

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+351
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Miami Beach Bum is a verified D2C skincare brand with ~$2M in seed funding (2022) and retail distribution (Revolve, etc.), indicating significantly higher traction than the 'minimal' submission suggests. However, the submission itself is of very poor quality, making unverifiable claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and providing ambiguous financial data. The project scores well on verified real-world utility and market relevance but is heavily penalized on submission quality and technical innovation.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+162.5
Audience Reach Impact+50.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+87.5
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+412.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+351

Project Details

Description
Backed by a marine scientist, our formulas use powerful plant ingredients to give you real results. Discover healthy + sustainable care for the whole family.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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