Fractional Executive
A senior leader who works part-time across one or more companies, e.g. a fractional CFO or CTO.
Fractional executives give early startups access to senior expertise without a full-time salary or equity package. Common roles include fractional CFO, CTO or CMO. They help bridge capability gaps affordably until a full-time hire is justified.
Examples
A startup hires a fractional CFO to prepare for fundraising. — A fractional CTO sets technical direction pre-seed.
How it relates to The Startup Foundry
Filling leadership gaps strengthens Executability and the team story investors back.