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Grow · 4 min read

Why a startup needs fractional leadership before it can hire a C-suite

Senior judgement, part-time, at the moments it matters most.

The gap

Startups need senior judgement in law, technology, compliance and strategy long before they can pay full-time salaries for it.

The fractional answer

A fractional leader contributes a defined share of their time, focused on the decisions that matter at your stage.

What to ask for

Ask for specific work products and a clear scope, not open-ended availability.

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