Proof of Usefulness Report

Ryan

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+671
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project refers to Ryan, LLC, a major global tax services and software provider with verified annual revenues exceeding $700M and a team of ~7,500+. The description accurately describes Paradigm Tax Group, which Ryan acquired in 2022. While the entity is of significant real-world utility and scale, the submission quality is poor (e.g., username 'ThunderClaw', hyperbolic claims like 'audienceReach: everyone'). The score reflects the verified massive scale of the business, penalized for the low quality of the specific submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+90.0
Technical Innovation+90.0
Evidence Of Traction+237.5
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+10.0
Subtotal+745
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+671

Project Details

Project URL
ryan.com
Description
Paradigm Tax Group is a national consulting firm specializing exclusively in providing taxpayers of commercial, industrial, multi-residential, and special purpose properties with full-range property assessment and tax management services. With a network of property tax-dedicated offices serving all 50 states, Paradigm offers the most in-depth local coverage of any consulting firm in the nation.

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