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How Much Will You Save With
a Fractional Executive?

Answer 4 quick questions and get a personalized savings report — including which role will have the biggest impact on your business.

$247K
Average year-one savings
48 hrs
Average time to match
74%
Less than full-time cost
0
Equity dilution
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Step 1 of 4

Step 1 of 4

What's your annual revenue?

This determines which executive roles deliver the most ROI at your stage.

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Pre-revenue
Idea stage / early product development
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Under $1M ARR
Early traction, finding product-market fit
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$1M – $5M ARR
Growing, hiring, building the team
$5M – $20M ARR
Scaling, professionalizing operations
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$20M – $50M ARR
Growth stage, preparing for next level
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$50M+ ARR
Enterprise, specialized needs
No account required
Step 2 of 4

What stage is your company?

Helps us calibrate the fractional model that fits your funding and team structure.

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Bootstrapped / Profitable
Self-funded, watching every dollar
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Seed / Angel
Early-stage funding, building foundations
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Series A / B
Venture-backed, scaling to milestones
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Growth / PE-backed
Professionalizing for scale or exit
Step 3 of 4

Which roles are you considering?

Select all that apply — you'll get ROI projections for each. Most companies start with one role.

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CFO
Chief Financial Officer
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CTO
Chief Technology Officer
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CMO
Chief Marketing Officer
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COO
Chief Operating Officer
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CEO
Chief Executive Officer
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Not sure
Recommend the best fit
Step 4 of 4

What's your biggest challenge right now?

This helps us personalize your ROI projection and which executive type delivers fastest results.

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Fundraising / Investor Readiness
Preparing financials, decks, or diligence for a raise
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Revenue Growth
Accelerating pipeline, marketing strategy, or GTM
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Scaling Operations
Systems, hiring, processes breaking under growth
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Tech / Product Velocity
Shipping too slowly, tech debt, architecture decisions
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Profitability / Cash Flow
Margins, runway, financial controls, unit economics
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Exit / M&A Preparation
Prepping for sale, merger, or strategic acquisition
✅ Your Personalized ROI Report

Your company could save $247,000 in year one

Based on your revenue stage and the roles you're considering.

Estimated First-Year Savings
$247,000
vs. hiring a full-time executive (salary + benefits + recruiter fee)
$9,000/mo
Fractional monthly cost
$385,000/yr
Full-time annual cost
1–2 weeks
Time to match (not 3–6 months)
Your Recommended Executive Roles
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Common Questions About Fractional Executive ROI

How much does a fractional CFO cost compared to full-time?

A fractional CFO costs $5,000–$15,000/month depending on hours. A full-time CFO costs $275,000–$438,000/year including benefits, plus a $60,000–$80,000 recruiter fee. Most companies save $200,000–$350,000 in year one.

What's the ROI of hiring a fractional CTO?

Engineering teams under Fractional CTO leadership typically reduce technical debt costs 40–60% and ship features 2x faster within the first quarter. Most engagements create $500K–$2M in recoverable engineering value.

When should a startup hire a fractional executive?

The sweet spot is $1M–$20M ARR when you need senior leadership but can't justify a $300K+ full-time hire. Common triggers: fundraising prep, rapid growth, or filling a critical C-suite gap.

How fast can I get a fractional executive?

HireFractional matches companies with vetted executives in 48 hours. Compare this to 3–6 months for a traditional executive search — and no placement fee.

Do fractional executives take equity?

No. Fractional executives are engaged as contractors or advisors — they don't take equity, which means zero dilution for founders. This is one of the biggest advantages over full-time hires.

What if the fractional executive isn't working out?

30-day notice. No severance, no legal exposure, no HR headache. Compare that to the Harvard Business Review estimate that a bad full-time C-suite hire costs 6× annual salary in disruption and rehire costs.