Proof of Usefulness Report

SmartyPans

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+12
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'SmartyPans' appears to be a stalled or 'zombie' hardware startup that originally launched via crowdfunding around 2015-2016 but has struggled to reach mass production or consistent shipping. While the concept of a nutrition-tracking smart pan is innovative, the submission contains demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product' and 'everyone' as the audience), likely confusing its own traction with the unrelated 'SmartyPants Vitamins' brand or simply exaggerating. There is no evidence of active user growth, revenue, or recent successful product deliveries in 2024-2025.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+3.75
Audience Reach Impact+0.5
Technical Innovation+4.5
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+1.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+11.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+12

Project Details

Project URL
smartypans.io
Description
At SmartyPans, our mission is to build a modern and clutter free kitchen with our innovative hardware, software and services to help people cook and eat better. Food is the most fundamental element of our existence with a direct impact on our physical, mental and social health. Yet, we have no visibility on what nutrients we put in our body through the food we consume. We are here to change that. Our flagship product SmartyPans, automates nutrition tracking of home cooked meals as you cook with an easy and interactive way to record and preserve your traditional family recipes.

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