The Fractional Product Manager
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Field notes on fractional product leadership, strategy, and shipping better products in SaaS, fintech, and platform companies.
August 1, 2026
The First 90 Days With a Fractional CPO
A week-by-week look at what a fractional CPO engagement actually covers in the first 90 days, from diagnosis to a roadmap your team can defend.
Read the article → July 29, 2026What Actually Fits Into 10 Hours a Week of Product Leadership
A realistic breakdown of how 10 hours a week of senior product leadership gets spent — what it covers, what it deliberately excludes, and when it is not enough.
Read the article → July 24, 2026How Much Does a Fractional CPO Cost? (2026 Pricing Guide)
Fractional CPO pricing in 2026: typical hourly rates, monthly retainers, what drives the cost, and how it compares to a full-time hire—with real benchmark ranges.
Read the article → July 24, 2026What Is a Fractional CPO? When to Hire One (and When Not To)
A fractional CPO gives you senior product leadership part-time—without a full-time exec hire. What they do, what it costs, and how to know if you need one.
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