Proof of Usefulness Report

Snacki Vending Company

Analysis completed on 2/19/2026

+53
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Snacki Vending Company is a legitimate, recently founded (2025) business based in Surrey, BC, operating AI-powered 'smart pantries' and culturally relevant vending machines. While the core concept of providing healthy, 24/7 accessible food via unattended retail is high-utility and timely, the project submission suffers significantly from hyperbolic and inaccurate claims (e.g., claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people have used my product' for a local startup). The input data indicates a misunderstanding of key business metrics (confusing market cap with revenue). The project falls into the 'Early/Minimal Traction' category, with a score reflecting its local pilot stage and the low quality of the provided evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+2.00
Technical Innovation+8.25
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+8.00
Functional Completeness+1.00
Subtotal+44.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.19
Final Score+53

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Snacki provides 24/7 access to nutritious, culturally relevant meals, snacks, and essentials through AI powered unattended retail stores in schools, workplaces, and community hubs, making healthy eating more convenient, inclusive, and engaging.

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