What can a Fractional CDO deliver in 6 months?

A typical 6-month engagement delivers: data strategy and roadmap, analytics infrastructure setup, key dashboards and metrics, data governance basics, and an AI/ML assessment with initial pilots if relevant.

Do we need a Fractional CDO or a data engineer?

A data engineer builds pipelines and infrastructure. A Fractional CDO provides strategic direction - what data to collect, how to use it, and how it drives business value. Most startups need strategic guidance first, then execution capability.

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Fractional CDO for Startups

Strategic data leadership tailored for startups. Build data capabilities that drive growth and competitive advantage.

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Data is often a startup's most valuable asset, but building data capabilities requires strategic leadership. A Fractional CDO helps you make data-driven decisions, build AI capabilities, and create data moats - without the £180k+ cost of a full-time hire.

£4-8k

Monthly Investment

AI/ML

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1-2 days

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60%

Cost Savings

Data strategy separates successful startups from the rest. A Fractional CDO helps you:

Build data infrastructure that scales with your growth
Develop AI/ML capabilities and strategy
Create data-driven product features and insights
Establish data governance without slowing down
Make better decisions with analytics and metrics

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Consider a Fractional CDO when: data is core to your product or business model, you're exploring AI/ML capabilities, you need to build analytics infrastructure, or data quality and governance are becoming pain points.