Proof of Usefulness Report

TrovaTrip

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+776
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

TrovaTrip is a highly successful, venture-backed Series A startup (approx. $22M annual revenue, Inc. 5000 rank #214 in 2022) that solves a significant logistics problem for the creator economy. While the submission text itself was of very poor quality (containing unverifiable hyperbole like 'most people' and missing data), the external verification confirms the project is a market leader with substantial traction (20k+ travelers, 550+ active hosts). The score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals, adjusted downward slightly for the lack of effort in the specific submission data provided.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+24.75
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+10.5
Evidence Of Traction+29.69
Market Timing Relevance+9.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+94.69
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+776

Project Details

Project URL
Description
TrovaTrip (trovatrip.com) is an eCommerce platform that enables topic influencers to plan \u0026 sell group trips.\n\nYoga teachers, photographers, bloggers and more use TrovaTrip to monetize their audiences by selling their own group trips, and we’ll soon expand to other entities like brands, churches, schools and clubs.

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