Proof of Usefulness Report

Resy, Amex Global Dining Network

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+619
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Resy is a widely recognized, high-value platform with established utility and market dominance (acquired by American Express). However, the submission quality is extremely poor, featuring vague claims ('everyone', 'most people'), missing technical details, and inaccurate financial data ($70M market cap is significantly below the reported acquisition value). The score reflects the verifiable real-world scale of the business, heavily penalized by the low-quality evidence provided in the input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+144.0
Technical Innovation+45.0
Evidence Of Traction+142.5
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+651.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+619

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Resy powers the world’s best restaurants, using technology to imagine the future of hospitality.

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