Proof of Usefulness Report

NO SMALL TALK

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+23
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project appears to be a dormant or pivoting lifestyle business (dinner experiences) rather than a scalable technology venture. While the description references past media coverage (Vogue, Business Insider), the submission relies on hyperbolic and verifiably false claims regarding traction ('most people have used my product'). There is no evidence of technical innovation or current active users, and the business model (offline events) has low scalability compared to software benchmarks. The extremely low score reflects the lack of verifiable data, poor response quality, and minimal technical implementation.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+12.0
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+2.5
Market Timing Relevance+5.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+21.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+23

Project Details

Description
No Small Talk (www.nosmalltalk.world ) crafts human connection.\n\nFeatured in Business Insider, Vogue, Quartz and Inc amongst others, No Small Talk launched in 2017 and has quickly expanded to all corners of the world via D2C offline dinner experiences. After a pandemic halt, we are currently working on 2 priorities: 1) Developing and launching Social Media channels \u0026 2) launching B2B services, with a primary market focus on London.\n\nOur mission is to enable and foster human connection. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application!\n

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