What experience do you need to become a fractional leader?

Typically, 10+ years of senior leadership experience is recommended. If you can deliver high-impact results independently of a large corporate structure, you likely have the necessary experience.

What skills or qualifications do you need?

No specific qualifications are required, but many take the CPD-accredited Connectd Academy to gain the mentorship and knowledge needed for a successful transition.

Can I pursue fractional roles while still in full-time employment?

Yes, most of our members remain in full-time positions while using the programme to plan their future transition into a portfolio career.

What is a vesting period and how will I be compensated?

Compensation often includes equity, which is earned incrementally over a vesting period (usually 3-5 years) or upon reaching performance milestones.

How can Connectd guarantee my role?

We provide a guaranteed pro bono placement for every member who completes their specific Academy pathway, matching them with high-growth companies in our network.

How does the Academy work? Is it recognised?

The Academy offers on-demand video content and exercises. It is fully CPD-accredited, allowing you to leverage learning outcomes as you expand your portfolio.

How long does it take to transition into a fractional portfolio career?

Building a diverse portfolio can take several years. Our programme supports this journey while you remain in full-time employment by providing practical experience.

What's the difference between Fractional Leadership, Board Advisory and NED?

Fractional leaders handle day-to-day execution. Board advisors provide guidance without fiduciary responsibility. NEDs provide formal oversight and governance with legal duties.

Become a Fractional Executive: Start Your Journey

Training and mentorship

Complete our CPD-accredited Academy to learn how to apply your expertise in a fractional career. Throughout your journey, access 1-to-1 mentorship from seasoned portfolio professionals to refine your approach and navigate the nuances of fractional leadership.

Gain experience

Get the hands-on fractional experience you need with a guaranteed role at a startup or scaleup. This allows you to apply your skills in a relevant environment, building the proof and real-world experience needed to launch your fractional services.

Grow your portfolio

Leverage your experience to secure paid fractional opportunities through our global network. Gain full access to a consistent stream of fractional opportunities and a curated community designed to support your next career chapter.

Build confidence, experience and expertise during a 3 month advisory placement
Create lasting connections within the startup ecosystem, laying the foundation for further engagements
Placement opportunities across over 100 sectors including emerging and disruptive industries

Learn the fundamental skills, behaviours and attitudes of a board advisor across this 5 module programme
Earn up to 30 CPD-accredited points upon completion of the course
Curated by industry-leading specialists, educational materials will give you the foundations to succeed

Work with expert mentors spanning over 60 sectors, matched to your skills and goals
Benefit from impartial insights and confidential conversations in dedicated one-to-one sessions
Our flexible mentoring approach means you can enjoy support that fits around your schedule

Join our engaged fractional community to create connections and build your reputation
Upskill through webinars, roundtable discussions, and thought-leadership sessions
Stay up to date with the latest advisory trends and industry insights

Your fractional executive academy

Understanding the Fractional Role

Managing Personal Change

Navigate the personal adjustments required for a successful fractional career shift
The Rewards and Challenges of a Fractional Career

Weigh the unique benefits and hurdles of fractional professional life

Transitioning to a Fractional Career

Managing Personal Change

Navigate the personal adjustments required for a successful fractional career shift.
The Rewards and Challenges of a Fractional Career

Weigh the unique benefits and hurdles of fractional professional life

Building & Positioning Your Fractional Business

How to price your Fractional Business

Learn effective strategies for accurately pricing your valuable fractional services.
Lead generation and networking

Master techniques for attracting clients and expanding your professional network.

Executing as a Fractional Executive

Managing Founder and Stakeholder Relationships

Build strong, effective relationships with founders and key stakeholders.
Onboarding: The first 90 days

Strategies for impactful onboarding and immediate value creation in new roles

Managing your own Business Operations

Choosing the right business structure

Select the optimal legal and operational structure for your fractional business
Understanding Personal Risk

Identify and mitigate the personal risks associated with independent fractional work

Securing paid roles

Your Board Advisory Brand

Cultivate a compelling personal brand specifically for board advisory positions.
Interview Strategies

Master effective interview techniques to secure desirable paid advisory roles.

Connections facilitated

With members in 80+ countries, our platform brings together the world’s most ambitious
startups with expert fractional executives, preparing them to join the ranks of household names like Google, Meta, Shopify, and more.

What fractional roles are there?

Non-Exec Director

Transition into high-level governance and strategic oversight. Use your advisory and executive experience to provide the independent challenge and rigorous board leadership needed to protect long-term shareholder value.

Board Advisor

Offer targeted mentorship and strategic guidance without fiduciary risk. Leverage your industry-specific network and insights to help founders navigate growth hurdles as a trusted external advisor.

Fractional CMO

Help shape the growth of startups and scaleups. Provide strategic support and develop marketing strategies that align customer acquisition with a growing businesses’s long-term commercial objectives.

Fractional COO

Become the integrator for high-growth ventures. Apply your operational expertise to implement the systems and team structures required to turn a founder’s vision into a functioning, scalable business.

Fractional CTO

Lead technical evolution from the top down. Provide the architectural oversight and product roadmaps needed to ensure a startup’s tech stack is scalable, secure, and ready for institutional investment.

Fractional CFO

Bring financial rigour to the early-stage ecosystem. Manage burn rates and lead fundraising rounds to build sustainable financial foundations for companies looking to scale rapidly.

Fractional CIO

Master internal digital transformation. Optimise data strategies and technology infrastructure to ensure a company’s internal operations drive a distinct and sustainable competitive advantage.

Fractional CHRO

Shape the future of high-performing startup cultures. Lead organisational design and people strategies that allow scaling companies to attract and retain top-tier talent as they grow.

Fractional CISO

Define the security standards for the modern enterprise. Establish the robust cybersecurity frameworks and compliance benchmarks needed to protect assets and build resilience against evolving digital threats.

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