Proof of Usefulness Report

YepChat

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+209
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project represents a legitimate B2B restaurant technology solution (YepChat) with verified historical and current traction (clients like Lemonade, Tocaya). However, the submission quality is critically low, featuring hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product', 'everyone') and lacking verifiable data. While the underlying business has utility and market relevance in the AI voice/ordering space, the evaluation is heavily penalized for poor evidence, vague technical descriptions, and inaccurate reach claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+7.5
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+7.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+22.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.94
Final Score+209

Project Details

Project URL
Description
YepChat powers customer communications for some of the most respected restaurants in the World including: Sweetgreen, Tender Greens, Lemonade, Modern Market and more. YepChat improves customer service, increases efficiency, and drives digital orders. YepChat was founded by two MIT classmates and is based in Venice Beach.

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