--- title: Become a Fractional Executive date: 2025-06-16T11:33:00+01:00 author: Ashley Dutton canonical_url: "https://www.connectd.com/executive" section: Pages --- ### 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. 01 ### 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. 02 ### 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. 03 - 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 ![](/uploads/Images/Placement.jpg) ![](/uploads/Images/Academy_Card.jpg) ![](/uploads/Images/Mentorship-Community.svg) ![](/uploads/Images/Events.jpg) ## 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. ![](/uploads/Logos/Microsoft_Logo.svg) ![](/uploads/Logos/Chase_Logo.svg) ![](/uploads/Logos/Shopify.png) ![](/uploads/Logos/Exxon_Mobil.png) ![](/uploads/Logos/Google.png) ![](/uploads/Logos/Meta.png) ![](/uploads/Logos/Goldman_Sachs.png) ![](/uploads/Logos/Informa.png) ### 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. [ Apply today ](https://www.connectd.com/agents/uk-ned-rr-direct) ## Meet your renowned mentors ![](/uploads/Images/_720x720_crop_center-center_90_none/MT.webp) ### Manoj Thacker Mentor ![](/uploads/Images/_720x720_crop_center-center_90_none/Martin-Clay.jpg) ### Martin Clay Mentor ![](/uploads/Images/_720x720_crop_center-center_90_none/Lenna-Lou-300x300.jpeg) ### Lenna Lou Mentor ![](/uploads/Images/_720x720_crop_center-center_90_none/Tania-Songini-1.png) ### Tania Songini Mentor ![](/uploads/Images/_720x720_crop_center-center_90_none/c-PersonalPaulCrick__paul.crickphilaskewphotography49_1694452468304.jpeg) ### Paul Crick Mentor ![](/uploads/Images/_720x720_crop_center-center_90_none/65df93d56212e8ac8f846a6e_1_JnnD8IWoN-ompspaXPPe5A.webp) ### Brian Fitzpatrick Mentor [ Fractional Execs ](https://www.connectd.com/fractional) [ Board Advisors ](https://www.connectd.com/advisors) [ Non-Executives ](https://www.connectd.com/non-execs) ## Connect with more than 3,500 engaged startups and build your experience Previous Slide Next Slide ## Read our guides to learn more [ For Fractional### Building a varied fractional career: how to blend fractional c-suite, advisory and non-executive roles Learn how to build a fractional portfolio of varied and rewarding roles ![](/uploads/Images/_876x552_crop_center-center_90_none/Blog-image_23_1030-x-690-@118dpi.jpg) ](https://www.connectd.com/article/building-a-varied-fractional-career-how-to-blend-fractional-c-suite-advisory-and-non-executive-roles) [ For Fractional### Non Executive Director vs Board Advisors: 3 Key Differences When entering a portfolio career, it can be difficult to know whether board advisory or NED roles best suit your career aspirations. ![](/uploads/Images/_876x552_crop_center-center_90_none/Blog-image_20_1030-x-690-@118dpi.jpg) ](https://www.connectd.com/article/three-differences-between-non-executive-directors-neds-and-advisors) [ For Fractional### 8 tips for first-time board advisors If you’re a first-time board advisor, start here. ![](/uploads/Images/_876x552_crop_center-center_90_none/Blog-image_15_1030-x-690-@118dpi.jpg) ](https://www.connectd.com/article/8-tips-for-first-time-board-advisors) [ Go to the Knowledge Hub ](/learn) ## Ambition needs expertise. 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