Strategy Without Execution Is Just a Slide Deck.
We embed as fractional executives—COO, CTO, Managing Director—bringing strategic rigor and hands-on execution to growth-stage companies. We don't advise from the sideline. We build alongside you.
What's at Stake
Leadership gaps don't fix themselves—they widen. Decisions slow, your best people leave, and competitors with stronger execution win deals you should have closed. The cost compounds: missed quarters, delayed funding rounds, and the steady erosion of market position to organizations that simply move faster.
Impact of Leadership Vacancy
$1.8M
Average cost of a senior leadership vacancy over 6 months in lost productivity
Centre for Economic and Business Research
How This Works
We embed a senior operator—COO, CTO, Managing Director—directly in your leadership team. Not as an advisor with a slide deck. As a leader who owns outcomes, manages your people, and builds systems that outlast the engagement. Typical engagements run 6–14 months.
“We've outgrown our leadership team.”
You're at $8M and the operational complexity that got you here won't get you to $25M. Hiring a full-time COO takes 6–9 months and $350K+. We step in within weeks—bringing execution discipline, cross-functional alignment, and the operating systems that let you scale without breaking what's working.
“We have a strategy. Nothing is moving.”
The plan exists. But teams are siloed, priorities shift quarterly, and transformation initiatives stall after the kickoff. We diagnose the execution blockers—whether that's organizational structure, delivery methodology, or technology debt—and embed the operational rhythm that turns strategy into measurable progress.
“We need to make a strategic bet—and get it right.”
AI adoption. Board readiness for a funding round. A governance overhaul before an acquisition. These are high-stakes decisions where the cost of getting it wrong compounds fast. We bring the pattern recognition from having been in these exact seats—across technology, professional services, and industrial sectors—to de-risk the decision and drive the implementation.
Why Us
We've been in the seat you're trying to fill. Our fractional executives have led operations across technology, professional services, and industrial sectors—from $10M startups to $500M+ enterprises. We bring pattern recognition and real-world experience, not frameworks borrowed from business school.
Healthcare Network
Fractional COO for 14 months → scaled from 3 to 6 clinics, built 60+ SOPs, recruited advisory board, investor-grade reporting
€4B+ Luxury Brand
AI strategy engagement → 12% demand forecasting improvement, 8% conversion lift, 3-year AI roadmap approved
Growth-Stage Services Firm
Fractional COO during critical growth phase → built operational systems without slowing entrepreneurial pace
"We brought them in as a fractional COO during a critical growth phase. They built the operational systems we needed without slowing down our entrepreneurial pace. Exactly the balance we were looking for."
CEO — Growth-Stage Professional Services Firm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fractional COO and how does it work?
A fractional COO is a senior operational executive who embeds in your leadership team on a part-time basis — typically 2-4 days per week. Unlike a consultant who advises from the outside, a fractional COO takes direct ownership of operational outcomes, manages teams, and builds systems. Engagements typically run 6-14 months.
How much does a fractional executive cost in Canada?
Fractional COO and CTO engagements in Canada typically range from $8,000 to $25,000 per month depending on scope, seniority, and time commitment. This compares to $275,000-$450,000+ annually for a full-time C-suite hire when you factor in salary, benefits, and equity.
What types of companies benefit from fractional executive services?
Growth-stage companies in the $5M-$50M revenue range benefit most — particularly those navigating leadership transitions, rapid scaling, M&A integration, or operational complexity that outpaces their current team. We also serve PE-backed companies needing operational rigor for value creation plans.
Let's Diagnose the Gap — in 30 Minutes.
Book a call. We'll assess your leadership gap, outline how a fractional engagement would work, and give you an honest recommendation — even if that recommendation isn't us.
We respond within 1 business day
30-minute diagnostic call — your challenge, our perspective
Tailored recommendation within 48 hours