Proof of Usefulness Report

Ticket 9

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+50

Proof of Usefulness Score

You're In Business

Ticket 9 is a legitimate, pre-seed funded event tech startup (raised ~$120k) based in India with ~10k+ mobile downloads and a functional platform. However, the submission significantly exaggerates its reach ('everyone') and team size (claimed 125, likely <20). While the product has verified utility and regional traction, the score is constrained by the 'Minimal traction (<50K users)' calibration bracket and penalized for low-quality, hyperbolic submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15.0

Audience Reach Impact+4.0

Technical Innovation+6.0

Evidence Of Traction+10.0

Market Timing Relevance+7.0

Functional Completeness+0.5

Subtotal+42.5

Usefulness Multiplierx1.17

Final Score+50

Project Details

Project URL

theticket9.com

Description

Ticket 9 is an event tech Saas platform, building products that provide a comprehensive suite of tools to create, manage, promote, and monetize events of any type and size. The platform helps event organizers to streamline event management to drive revenue growth and Event enthusiasts to discover more personalized events nearby.

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