Proof of Usefulness Report

ZOE

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+522
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

ZOE is a prominent, verified health-tech scale-up with significant market presence, backed by over $100M in funding and peer-reviewed scientific research (e.g., Nature Medicine). The project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and technical innovation in personalized nutrition. However, the submission itself was of low quality, containing hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and inaccurate financial metrics ('marketcap: 2500000', which contradicts its actual valuation). The final score recognizes the project's high intrinsic value and proven scale (Team: 750), while applying penalties for the poor quality of evidence provided in the form.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+143
Audience Reach Impact+108
Technical Innovation+86
Evidence Of Traction+95
Market Timing Relevance+57
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+499
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+522

Project Details

Project URL
Description
ZOE combines scientific research with cutting-edge AI to improve the health of millions. We are a remote-first, well-funded scale-up created by the world’s top scientists and backed by founders, investors, and entrepreneurs who have built multi-billion dollar tech companies. Our personalised nutrition program radically reimagines a fundamental human need – eating well for your body. Currently available in the US and the UK, ZOE is already helping tens of thousands of its members adopt a healthier lifestyle. Our collective work and expertise in biology, engineering, data science, and nutrition science have led to multiple breakthrough papers in leading scientific journals such as Nature Medicine, Science, The Lancet, and more. We value inclusivity, transparency, ownership, open-mindedness and diversity. We are passionate about delivering great results and learning in the open. We want our teams to have the freedom to make long-term, high-impact decisions, and the well-being of our teammates and the people around us is a top priority.

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