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For founders

Hire the leadership.
Skip the full-time bet.

FractionalLeader is a hand-vetted directory of fractional CFOs, CMOs, and CTOs for SaaS and B2B founders. Bring on a senior operator for the problem in front of you — not a six-month search, and not an equity grant.

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Browse vetted operators and reach out directly, or tell us what you need and we’ll match you by hand.

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The engagement

Typical retainer
$6k–$15k / mo
Commitment
10–20 h / wk
Time to start
Days, not months
Roles
CFO · CMO · CTO +

Indicative ranges. You set the rate and terms directly with the operator.

By role

Don’t hire a generalist when you need a specialist.

Each role is a different hire. Start with the gap you actually have.

CFOFractional CFOFundraising, runway, financial models, board reporting.
CMOFractional CMOPositioning, demand generation, brand, the GTM engine.
CTOFractional CTOArchitecture, technical hiring, security, delivery.
COOFractional COOOperating systems, org design, KPIs, cross-functional execution.
GrowthFractional Head of GrowthExperiment velocity, acquisition loops, retention.

Why FractionalLeader

Vetting you can see. Pricing you can predict.

01

A person, not a pipeline

Every executive is reviewed personally by our founder, Scott Foster. We publish exactly how we vet — no anonymous “vetting body,” no black-box algorithm. See the method.
02

No platform fees

We don’t take a cut of your retainer. You work with the operator directly and pay their rate — we’re the introduction, not a middleman skimming every invoice.
03

Right-sized leadership

Fundraise, re-platform, or build the GTM motion with senior judgment for the specific gap — without a full-time salary or an equity grant.

How it works

Three steps. No recruiters, no marketplace spam.

01

Tell us what you need

Your stage, budget, and the problem you’re solving. Two minutes.
02

We match by hand

Scott reviews your brief and introduces operators who genuinely fit — usually within days of an opening.
03

Start small, scale if it works

A discovery call, then a retainer on terms you set directly with the operator.
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Who’s accountable

Vetting is done by a person — and that person is named. Scott Foster reviews every executive in the directory, and we publish how, so you can judge the bar yourself instead of trusting a badge.

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Questions

Common questions

Yes — browse the full directory of vetted operators and reach out to anyone directly. Prefer a shortcut? Tell us what you need and we'll match you by hand.

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Browse the directory and reach out directly, or tell us what you need and we’ll match you with executives who fit your stage and budget.

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