# Fractional executive

Concept · [Talent and hiring](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/talent)

Also called: fractional, fractional exec, fractional executives, fractional leader, fractional role, part-time executive

An experienced leader who works for several companies at once, each for part of the week, usually for a monthly fee. A young company gets senior judgment it could not yet afford full time.

**For example:** A startup with no finance team hires a [fractional CFO](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/fractional-cfo) for two days a month to set up its books, build a forecast and prepare for a fundraise.

## Connects to (11)

- [Retainer](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/retainer): An ongoing services arrangement where a client pays a set amount each month to reserve a provider's time or attention.
- [Contractor vs employee](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/contractor-vs-employee): A contractor is an outside person or firm you pay for a defined piece of work, and they decide how to do it.
- [Interim executive](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/interim-executive): A leader who fills a role full time for a limited period, for example after someone leaves and before a permanent hire.
- [Advisor shares](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/advisor-shares): A small amount of equity a startup gives an advisor in return for ongoing help, usually as stock options that vest over the period of the…
- [Mentor](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/mentor): An experienced person who gives a founder guidance.
- [Fractional CTO](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/fractional-cto): A part-time chief technology officer.
- [Fractional CFO](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/fractional-cfo): A part-time chief financial officer.
- [Fractional CMO](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/fractional-cmo): A part-time chief marketing officer.
- [Fractional COO](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/fractional-coo): A part-time chief operating officer.
- [Fractional head of product](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/fractional-product-leader): A part-time product leader.
- [Fractional CISO](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/fractional-ciso): A part-time security leader.

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