Proof of Usefulness Report

Snackpass

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+683
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Snackpass is a highly successful Series B venture-backed company (YC W18) with verifiable traction, including a valuation historically exceeding $400M and widespread adoption on US college campuses. The project demonstrates exceptional Real-World Utility and Market Timing by integrating social layers with food ordering. However, the submission quality itself was low, with hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product'), incorrect tags ('construction'), and copy-pasted job descriptions. Despite the lazy submission, the underlying business fundamentals place this in the highest tier of established scale-ups.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+128.0
Technical Innovation+112.5
Evidence Of Traction+184.0
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+7.5
Subtotal+742
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+683

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Snackpass is building the social layer for local commerce, starting with restaurants. We believe that in 5 years, restaurants will be entirely cashier-less. Snackpass mobile order and kiosk are the next generation of the in-store customer experience, replacing traditional registers. \n\nWe enable mobile ordering, group buying, and social rewards for users. On our platform, restaurants grow their brand by converting offline purchasers into digital followers, while saving on labor costs.\n\n\nimage\nWhile we’ve seen the rise of online delivery apps, delivery makes up less than 10% of the restaurant market. The rest — takeout and dine-in — is a $600B market that remains offline, anonymous, and on the verge of disruption. There is an opportunity to make these offline transactions digital, self-service, and connected, and we’re leading this movement.\n\nSnackpass is one the largest social commerce platforms in the US, one of the fastest growing marketplaces, and a top 100 YC company. And we've built this with a team of under 40 people. The environment at Snackpass is high impact, fast paced, and empowering for everyone. We are growing fast and looking for hungry and humble builders to join us in any of our hubs (NYC, SF, LA) or remotely.

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