

Leadership
Leaders who have done it.
Senior innovation, product and AI leadership, part-time. Embedded with your team, accountable for results.
Leadership offerings
Choose your leader.
1–2 days / week · retainerFractional CINO & CPO →Your innovation and product agenda, led by a seasoned executive.
1–2 days / week · retainerFractional FDE Lead →Your forward deployed engineering team, led until your hire is in seat.
QuarterlyBoard & executive advisory →A trusted voice on AI and innovation at the board table.
Keynote · workshopSpeaking & workshops →Keynotes and executive sessions that move ideas to production.
NOT READY FOR A LEADER?Start with a 3-week diagnosticPROOF4,300%+ ROI · 66% faster deliveryNEED A TEAM BUILT?FDE Build-out, 8–12 weeksFAQ
Questions leaders ask.
What is a fractional Chief Innovation Officer?
A senior innovation leader who joins your executive team part-time, typically 1–2 days a week on a monthly retainer. They set the innovation agenda, run a governed portfolio and report results to the board, without the cost of a full-time executive. See Fractional CINO & CPO.
What is the difference between a fractional CINO and a fractional CPO?
A Chief Innovation Officer owns innovation strategy, the innovation portfolio and new growth. A Chief Product Officer owns product strategy, the roadmap and product teams. We can cover either role, or both.
What does a fractional FDE lead do?
Leads your forward deployed engineering function 1–2 days a week: sets the operating model, aligns product, engineering, sales and customer success around production value, and leads until your permanent hire is in seat. See FDE Leadership.
Can you build our FDE team from scratch?
Yes. An FDE Build-out runs 8–12 weeks: mandate, roles, hiring profiles, operating and engagement model, metrics and a 6-month plan.
How does board and executive advisory work?
Quarterly, independent counsel on AI and innovation for boards, CEOs and investment partners. See ways to engage.
How do we get started?
Book a 30-minute call, or start with a 3-week, fixed-fee diagnostic such as the 1nnovation Index or the FDE Readiness Diagnostic. Half the fee is credited if you continue within 60 days.
Not sure where to start?Book a call →A 30-minute call to find the right starting point.
Fractional innovation, product and FDE leadership. From idea to production.
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