Founder COHIRE - India's 1st Fractional CXO platform | Redefining Leadership with Flexible CXO Engagements in India | CXO On Demand Innovator | Investor
As the founder of COHIRE, I often get asked: “𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭-𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘟𝘖?” I’d say it’s a bit like deciding between buying a luxury car and renting one for a road trip. If you need it every day, year-round, buying makes sense. But if it’s for a specific journey, renting is smarter, more agile, and gives you exactly what you need for that moment. Here’s how I see it: ➡️ 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 Let’s say you’re building a company poised for steady, long-term growth. You’ve secured funding and need someone to lead from the front, not just for the next quarter but for years ahead. In this case, a full-time executive is the right choice. They can immerse themselves in your culture, set a vision, and stay invested in your long-term goals. ➡️ 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐗𝐎𝐬 Now, let’s picture a startup preparing for a critical funding round. You need a CFO to refine your financial strategy and craft a compelling pitch deck, but hiring someone full-time isn’t practical since it’s a project-specific need. This is where a Fractional CFO comes in—bringing in top-tier expertise to deliver high-impact results for the duration of the project, without the need for a long-term hire. It’s a flexible, scalable solution that aligns perfectly with the evolving demands of a growing business. I’ve seen many companies thrive by blending both models—using Fractional CXOs to tackle specific challenges while building a core leadership team for the future. It’s not about choosing one over the other; it’s about what serves your business best in the moment. What’s your take? Have you worked with a Fractional CXO or considered it? Let’s chat in the comments! #FractionalCXOs #COHIRE #Leadership #CXO #Startup #SMEs #FutureOfWork
