Fractional CEO for First-Time Founders
Experienced CEO guidance for founders navigating their first startup. Strategy, mentoring, investor relations, and operational support. £900-£1,400/day, 1-2 days/week.
£900-£1,200Founder-Friendly Rates
Mentoring+ Strategy
Part-timeFlexibility
Why First-Time Founders Need a Fractional CEO
Fractional CEO support for first-time founders provides experienced leadership without the cost of a full-time hire. A fractional CEO mentor helps navigate key decisions: fundraising strategy, hiring your first team members, financial planning, and pivoting when needed.
What a Fractional CEO Does for Founders
- Fundraising strategy: Positioning, deck feedback, investor introductions
- Hiring guidance: Building first team, recruiting top talent, company culture
- Business strategy: Product-market fit validation, go-to-market planning
- Operations: Finance basics, reporting, equity structures
- Board advisory: Governance, investor relations, milestone planning
- Mentoring: First-time founder challenges, decision-making frameworks
Cost Advantages for Founders
Fractional CEOs for founders cost £900-£1,200/day (£180k-£240k annually at 2-3 days/week), significantly less than a full-time CEO salary (£150k-£250k annually) while providing experienced leadership exactly when you need it.