Proof of Usefulness Report

TaskRabbit

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+696
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

TaskRabbit is a globally established marketplace (acquired by IKEA) with high real-world utility and verified large-scale traction. However, the submission itself is of very low quality, containing placeholder data (e.g., 'BlazeForge', 'most people have used my product') and inaccurate financial metrics ('17000000 marketcap'). The score reflects the undeniable success of the platform, heavily penalized by the poor response quality and lack of specific evidence in the application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+261.25
Audience Reach Impact+165.60
Technical Innovation+84.00
Evidence Of Traction+190.00
Market Timing Relevance+85.00
Functional Completeness+5.00
Subtotal+790.85
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+696

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Taskrabbit is a marketplace platform that conveniently connects people with Taskers to handle everyday home to-do’s, such as furniture assembly, handyman work, moving help, and much more. Acquired by IKEA Group - the world’s largest furniture retailer - in 2017 At Taskrabbit, we want to make your neighborhood a little more familiar. Whether it’s a handyman (or woman!), a housecleaner, moving help or delivery person, we’re imagining a world where everyone will have a go-to team to make everyday life easier. As a company we celebrate innovation, inclusion and hard work. As a pioneer of the sharing economy, Taskrabbit was founded on the premise of neighbors helping neighbors. Since then, our network has grown to eight countries and 75+ cities, yet our core mission of creating a better everyday life for everyday people has remained the same. Together with IKEA, we’re creating more opportunities for people to earn a consistent, meaningful income on their own terms by building lasting relationships with clients in communities around the world. We are a group of mission-minded people. Our culture is collaborative, pragmatic, and fast-paced. We’re looking for talented, entrepreneurially-minded and data-driven people who also have a passion for helping people do what they love - and have a ton of fun while they’re at it.

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