Fractional Chief AI Officer

AI Leadership Without the Full-Time Hire

Strategic guidance and hands-on execution for growing businesses ready to leverage AI. Strategy AND implementation, not just advice.

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Strategy + ExecutionFlexible EngagementProven Results

The Fractional CAIO Difference

Traditional consultants deliver reports. Full-time executives require massive investment. A Fractional Chief AI Officer gives you the best of both worlds.

Not This

Consultants who advise but don't build

This

Leadership that strategizes AND executes

Not This

Developers without business context

Strategic Leadership

Strategic AI Leadership

Executive-level guidance to align AI initiatives with business objectives

AI Strategy Development

Create a comprehensive AI roadmap aligned with your business objectives and competitive landscape.

Board & Executive Education

Educate leadership on AI capabilities, risks, and strategic opportunities to drive informed decision-making.

Vendor Evaluation

Evaluate AI vendors and solutions objectively, ensuring you select the right partners for your needs.

AI Governance & Ethics

Establish responsible AI frameworks, policies, and governance structures for sustainable AI adoption.

Hands-On Execution

Hands-On Implementation

Direct involvement in building and delivering AI solutions

Technical Architecture

Design and oversee AI system architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and integration with existing systems.

Project Leadership

Directly lead AI implementation projects from requirements through deployment, ensuring quality delivery.

Team Building & Mentorship

Build internal AI capabilities through hiring guidance, team structuring, and hands-on mentorship.

Solution Development

Hands-on involvement in building, testing, and refining AI solutions to meet your specific needs.

Flexible Engagement Models

Choose the engagement style that fits your needs and budget

Retainer

10-20 hrs/week

Ongoing embedded leadership

—Dedicated weekly hours
—Regular strategy sessions
—Team integration
—Continuous improvement

Project-Based

Scoped deliverables

Defined outcomes and timeline

—Clear milestones
—Fixed scope
—Deliverable-focused
—Knowledge transfer

Why Fractional CAIO?

See how a Fractional CAIO compares to traditional options

Features	Traditional Consultant Strategy only	Best Value Fractional CAIO Strategy + Execution	Full-Time CAIO $300K+ salary
AI Strategy Development
Hands-On Implementation
Project Leadership
Team Building
Flexible Commitment
Cost Efficiency
Immediate Availability
Cross-Industry Experience

Not Sure If You're Ready for Ongoing AI Leadership?

If you're still exploring AI opportunities or need clarity on where to focus first, our AI Readiness Audit provides a comprehensive assessment and roadmap in just 2-4 weeks.

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Common Questions

What to expect from a Fractional CAIO engagement

Retainer engagements provide a set number of hours per week (typically 10-20 hours) with a dedicated focus on your AI initiatives. You get consistent availability, regular strategy sessions, and hands-on implementation support. Hours can flex month-to-month based on project needs.

Retainer engagements have a 3-month minimum to ensure meaningful progress on strategic initiatives. Project-based work is scoped individually based on deliverables. Many clients continue well beyond the initial term as we become an embedded part of their team.

We operate as a true extension of your team—attending relevant meetings, collaborating in your tools (Slack, Teams, Jira, etc.), and working directly with your developers, data teams, and business stakeholders. We adapt to your working style, not the other way around.

Absolutely. Team building is a core part of the Fractional CAIO service. We help define roles, write job descriptions, screen candidates, and mentor new hires. Our goal is to build your internal capabilities while providing immediate expertise.

Yes. Mutual NDAs are standard for all engagements. We can use your NDA template or provide ours. Your proprietary information and business strategies remain fully confidential.

We offer flexible billing with monthly invoicing. Enterprise payment terms (Net 30/45/60) are available. Retainer engagements are billed monthly in advance, while project work can be structured with milestone-based payments.

All data is handled on enterprise-grade infrastructure with encryption at rest and in transit. We never use client data to train AI models. Upon engagement completion, all client data is either transferred to you or securely deleted per your preference.

Absolutely. We're technology agnostic and integrate with your existing tech stack. We regularly collaborate with client IT teams, system integrators, and other vendors to ensure seamless implementation.

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