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Working With Founders
A founder once slid my six-pager across the table and called it a fantasy. What five founders taught me about trust, bluntness, and conviction.
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Fractional Leadership
What Is a Fractional Executive, and Why the Good Ones Are Not a Cost Play
Most buyers treat a fractional executive as a cheaper exec. The ones who hire for pattern recognition instead of the discount get far more back.
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Fractional Leadership
How Fractional Started (Before It Had a Name)
In 2009, I was charging $800 a day, working four days a month per client, and had a hard rule: no more than four clients at a time. Nobody called it fractional. The model was already there.
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The Big LeClawski: How I Built AI Agents with OpenClaw
I built a team of AI agents to run my fractional advisory practice. They handle tasks autonomously, on a seven-year-old laptop. Here's exactly how I did it, what broke, and what it costs. With profound apologies to Claire Vo, Lenny Rachitsky, and the Coen Brothers
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Fractional CPO: What One Actually Does and When to Hire One
A fractional CPO owns the roadmap and is accountable to revenue. Not a consultant. Not a discount hire. Here is what the model actually looks like.
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How to Earn Trust When Nobody Asks Your Opinion
New leaders fail when they lead with their resume instead of their curiosity. Here is how to earn real credibility before anyone asks for it.
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