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AI Leadership, Without the Full-Time Hire.
Your Fractional Chief AI Officer oversees strategy, vendor selection, team implementation, and ROI accountability — embedded in your leadership team, on a flexible engagement.
What Is a Fractional Chief AI Officer?
A Fractional CAIO is a senior AI executive who works part-time with your leadership team to drive AI strategy and implementation. They bring C-suite expertise without the cost and commitment of a full-time hire.
What Your Fractional CAIO Does
AI Strategy Development
Define your AI roadmap aligned to business objectives
AI Vendor & Tool Selection
Evaluate and select the right AI tools and vendors
Internal AI Team Oversight
Guide your internal team on AI projects and priorities
Board-Level AI Reporting
Present AI progress and strategy to your board
ROI Tracking & Accountability
Measure and report on AI investment returns
Change Management
Drive adoption and cultural change across your org
Ideal For
Not Ideal For
How Does It Compare?
| Full-Time CAIO | Consultant | Fractional CAIO ✓ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $300–500K+ annual salary | Project-based fees | Flexible monthly retainer |
| Start Time | 6+ months to hire | Fast start, but no ownership | Fast start, with ownership |
| Commitment | Full-time commitment | Project scope only | Embedded in your leadership team |
| Summary | Expensive, slow to hire | Project-based, no ownership | Embedded, accountable, flexible |
How It Works
Monthly Retainer
Flexible engagement based on your needs
Defined Scope
Clear deliverables and milestones
Quarterly Board Report
Regular accountability to your board on AI progress
Engagement structure is flexible and defined by each Advisor based on your company's specific needs.
Featured Fractional CAIOs
"Our Fractional CAIO helped us identify $400K in AI opportunities within 90 days. We now have a clear roadmap and board-level accountability."
— James Park, CEO, NovaTech Solutions
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