Proof of Usefulness Report

Shutay Consulting

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+35
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Shutay Consulting appears to be a legitimate boutique consulting practice led by an experienced data science executive, but the project submission contains significant inaccuracies and exaggerations. The claim that 'most people have used my product' is factually incorrect for a niche B2B consultancy. The revenue figure ($500k 'marketcap' since 2000) suggests either a misunderstanding of financial terms or a relatively small-scale operation over a 24-year period. While the underlying expertise is real, the submission fails to demonstrate the reach, traction, or scale required for a higher Proof of Usefulness score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+6.0
Evidence Of Traction+2.5
Market Timing Relevance+6.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+32
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+35

Project Details

Description
Whether you represent a large organization looking to embark on a digital transformation or are an individual working on a research project, we can help you reach your goals and realize your full potential. We strive to maximize outcomes while understanding and accounting for diminishing returns. Our areas of expertise span across multiple industries including marketing analytics, supply chain & logistics, real estate, social and behavioral sciences, education, and environmental conservation. We can help with digital strategic initiatives, data science strategy and hands-on implementation, program or campaign evaluation, research design and implementation, assessment, site selection and more. At Shutay Consulting, we have hands-on experience building and scaling advanced analytics and data science practices as well as managing ML/AI products. The Founder, Dr. Jeanette Shutay, has corporate experience in customer relationship management, change management, and organizational and data science strategy. She also has independent consulting experience in mixed methods research and analysis, assessment and instrument development, and campaign and program evaluation. We are looking forward to working with you!

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