Proof of Usefulness Report

Waterboy

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+671
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Waterboy is a highly successful CPG hydration brand that bootstrapped to over $10M in revenue within two years, driven by viral TikTok marketing and retail expansion (Target, Walmart). While the project demonstrates exceptional real-world traction and market fit, the specific submission provided was extremely low-quality, offering vague hyperbole ('most people have used my product') rather than verifiable data. The high score reflects the verifiable external reality of the business's success, adjusted downward for the poor quality of the submission evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85.0
Audience Reach Impact+72.0
Technical Innovation+60.0
Evidence Of Traction+76.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+72.9
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+671

Project Details

Project URL
waterboy.com
Description
Let me guess... you woke up dehydrated, with hazy memory from last night, and enough anxiety to last you for 3 weeks?\n\nChill, because we have you covered. *wink*\n\nWe developed an all-natural formula with the simple goal of get you from 0 to 100 real quick.\n\nWe are packing. Slim stick, thiccc in high quality ingredients.\n\n1. Dehydrated? We pack the most electrolytes. Don't take our word for it, checkout the ingredient label. \n2. Hangover anxiety? L-theanine to help chill you out. \n3. Stomach nausea? We have some ginger for that. \n4. Fatigue? Vitamins to help you bounce back. \n\nThis isn't a miracle cure, but you will feel better, faster.

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