Proof of Usefulness Report

Pairin

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+593
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project 'ThunderStorm' is identified as PAIRIN, a legitimate and established workforce development platform (Series B, ~125 employees, 2012 launch). While the submission contains significant inaccuracies (claiming 'everyone' as audience and 'most people' as traction), independent verification confirms PAIRIN has high real-world utility, securing major state government contracts (e.g., Colorado, Virginia) and generating significant revenue relative to the calibration baseline. The score reflects the company's verified operational maturity (50+ team, $10M+ est. revenue), adjusted downward for the poor quality and exaggerated claims of the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+96.0
Technical Innovation+105.0
Evidence Of Traction+160.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+658.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+593

Project Details

Project URL
Description
PAIRIN’s mission is to make everyone’s journey personally relevant and, equitable. PAIRIN unifies the essential content and resources provided by regional workforce, government and educational organizations into one integrated platform designed for and around the user. PAIRIN’s science-based technology and personalized approach to client service ensures not only the success of clients’ programs, but also the success of people in their communities who benefit most from skills-based development and career services. PAIRIN’s My Journey platform enables these organizations to more effectively deliver career guidance, skills development and tailored community services through one easy-to-implement and easy-to-use solution. At PAIRIN, we believe every person’s journey is important. We strive everyday to guide our employees, partners and ultimately, all end-users, to reach their potential and contribute to large scale workforce change. Through passion, dedication and innovation, our team and technology unify and modernize regional and national workforce ecosystems. We believe that every person’s journey, when realized, creates a stronger, more equitable workforce.

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