Proof of Usefulness Report

CanDo

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+248
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Project is a digital consultancy/agency founded by Rob Ratterman, a verified entrepreneur who sold Up4Sale to eBay in 1998. While the founder's pedigree is exceptional, the submission relies heavily on this historical exit ('marketcap: 75000000', 'most people have used my product') rather than current agency metrics. Third-party data indicates a credible but small-to-mid-sized service business (11-50 employees) rather than the 125 claimed. The 'everyone' audience reach is overstated for a B2B consultancy.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+120.0
Audience Reach Impact+15.0
Technical Innovation+45.0
Evidence Of Traction+90.0
Market Timing Relevance+40.0
Functional Completeness+7.5
Subtotal+317.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.78
Final Score+248

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We built successful startups before people knew what a startup was. Today we're solving our client's problems with the same vigor because our founding principles still guide us. Our history is rooted in entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship requires getting things done. Not just saying "can do," but living it. Making fast decisions and compressing timelines. Staying up late not just during launch week, but every night because you can't bear to leave your baby. Our journey started with Up4Sale.com, a company which our founder, Rob Ratterman, created and co-founded in 1996. Rob and his team built Up4Sale to be the 2nd largest person-to-person auction site on the internet before selling to eBay in 1998--becoming their first acquisition and their only acquisition prior to their IPO. eBay wanted to uproot the Up4Sale team and move them out of Cincinnati--but we said no. Being Cincinnati natives, we knew the mystery ingredient in Skyline chili was not the only secret Cincinnati was hiding. Cincinnati’s secret, then and now, is its people. Talented, creative, motivated, ingenious, tireless people. We have built CanDo around these individuals. Our strength and our ingenuity comes from our people. Give us a call. We'd love to take on your challenge.

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