Proof of Usefulness Report

Trendi

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+535
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Trendi is a verified Canadian food robotics company (Burnaby, BC) with legitimate hardware products (BioTrim mobile processing units and The Smoothie Machine). The company has raised approximately $8.5M CAD in funding and launched 5 robotic smoothie machines at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in 2023. However, the submission itself contained demonstrably false and hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone'), which severely impacted the Response Quality and Traction Quality scores. Despite the poor submission data, the verifiable external evidence of funding, technology, and pilot installations drives a moderate-to-high score, reflecting a promising venture-backed hardware startup.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+60.0
Technical Innovation+153.0
Evidence Of Traction+105.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+635.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.84
Final Score+535

Project Details

Project URL
Description
1 - Our BioTrim units go directly to the source to rescue food when it’s freshest and process it on-site. By reducing its size and weight by more than 80% we’re reducing emissions during transportation while preserving its highly nutritious and mouth-watering taste.\n\n2 - With BioFlakes, we’re now able to efficiently source nearly any organic material or dry food ingredient for your products, and we get it from otherwise wasted material. BioFlakes are produced through BioTrim units, where we’ve automated the process to get you the highest quality, most nutrient and flavour-dense ingredients.\n\n3 - Our robotic smoothie bar blends delicious frozen beverages made to order in under a minute. The Smoothie Machine is a white-label business opportunity, offering a fully-branded smoothie experience that’s convenient, fast, and needs minimal maintenance.

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