Proof of Usefulness Report

Mill

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+180
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The submission references 'Mill' (mill.com), a legitimate and innovative food-recycling startup. However, the submitted data contains severe inaccuracies: the launch date (1990 vs actual ~2023), team size (3000 vs actual ~150), and reach ('most people' vs actual niche user base) are incorrect. While the underlying technology and utility are high, the PoU score is significantly penalized due to the lack of credible evidence and the erroneous claims provided in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+76.5
Audience Reach Impact+12.0
Technical Innovation+48.0
Evidence Of Traction+20.0
Market Timing Relevance+32.0
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+189.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+180

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Mill makes it easy to keep food out of landfills with innovative food recycling solutions for homes, workplaces, and cities.

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