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Proof of Usefulness Report

Michael E. Bryant, BSc, MA, Mba, Cpa, CBE

Analysis completed on 3/21/2026

-129.25
Proof of Usefulness Score
Lab Mode

The submission describes a personal biography rather than a functional technology product. Claims such as 'everyone' for audience reach, 'most people have used my product' for traction, and listing 'Executive Office' as technology used are highly unrealistic, vague, and unsupported. Given the lack of a verifiable technological solution and the presence of significant red flags regarding traction and metrics, the project falls well below zero per the calibration guidelines.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility-25
Audience Reach Impact-20
Technical Innovation-7.5
Evidence Of Traction-50
Market Timing Relevance-5
Functional Completeness-10
Subtotal-117.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.1
Final Score-129

Project Details

Description
SHORT BIO: Michael E. Bryant, BSc, MA, MBA, CPA, CBE. Investment company executive (hedge funds and venture capital). Television and radio political commentator. Newspaper publisher. Book Publisher. Prominent figure and event speaker in the fields of quantitative finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain. Former White House political appointee. Presidential appointee to the Senior Advisory Group (SAG) to the Supreme Allied Commander of NATO in his role as the US Military's European Command (US EUCOM). Council on Foreign Relations (NYC) member since 2000. FULL BIO: Michael E. Bryant has served for more than 35 years as an International Businessman, Government Advisor, Supervisory Board Member, Advisory Board Member, Entrepreneur, and Educator. His career and professional activities span multiple industries and sectors, including: defense, aerospace, low-tech manufacturing, industrial services, mining (gold, silver, copper, zinc, lead), investment banking, fintech, auditing, accounting, music promotion, online gaming, cross-border payments, web development, programming, higher education, secondary education, entrepreneurship education, quantitative finance, artificial intelligence & machine learning, blockchain, and quantum computing. His functional experience covers virtually all areas of business, including: finance, accounting, marketing, sales, operations, legal, management, strategic planning, business planning, mergers & acquisitions, and corporate turnaround. He has acquired several companies during his career, and started up several more, most with successful exits. Michael has on the ground experience in more than 60 countries, He has personally advised several sitting country presidents, ruling families, and ultra high net worth individuals.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Early stage requiring focused development
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