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Hire a Fractional CMO for M&A Advisory brand strategy

Get matched with experienced CMOs who specialize in m&a advisory.

Knex connects you with vetted Fractional CMOs — experienced executives who provide marketing strategy and brand leadership on a fractional basis. Our experts have deep experience working with marketplace and platform businesses, understanding the unique challenges Marketplaces face the classic chicken-and-egg challenge of building supply and demand simultaneously. Whether you're at the seed stage stage or beyond, our fractional executives understand product-market fit, initial team building, and early growth strategies and what it takes to succeed. Get m&a advisory expertise from a seasoned CMO who has done it before — without hiring full-time.

Why companies choose this

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Experienced CMO Leadership

Get marketing strategy and brand leadership from executives who have led teams at scale. No learning curve — they hit the ground running.

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Flexible Engagement

Engage your Fractional CMO on your terms — equity-based advisory, cash engagements, or both. Scale up or down as needs change.

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Expert M&A Advisory

Navigate mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures with experienced executive guidance.

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Marketplaces Expertise

Work with executives who understand marketplace and platform businesses. Marketplaces face the classic chicken-and-egg challenge of building supply and demand simultaneously.

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Seed Stage Specialists

Executives who have guided companies through the seed stage stage and understand product-market fit, initial team building, and early growth strategies.

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Vetted & Verified

Every Knex executive is thoroughly vetted for experience, track record, and culture fit. You only see the best.

How it works

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Define what you need

Tell Knex where expert guidance could move the needle — marketing strategy and brand leadership.

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Get instant matches

See vetted CMOs who fit your goals. Each has proven experience, domain expertise, and testimonials vetted by Knex.

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Book a free consult

Meet your top choices right from their profile. If it's not the right fit, you can revisit again anytime.

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Engage with confidence

Simple, transparent equity and cash services for you to choose from. We handle contracting, payments, and compliance.

Why Companies Trust Knex

Every expert on Knex is carefully vetted to ensure you work with proven talent.

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Transparent pricing

You can book services straight from any Knex talent profile.

Free to Get Matched

Browse Fractional CMO profiles and book free consultations. No cost until you decide to engage.

Equity or Cash Engagements

Choose equity advisory ($499 activation) or cash engagements (transparent pricing on each profile).

Knex Handles the Details

We manage contracting, payments, compliance, and engagement logistics so you can focus on building.

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About

At Knex, our mission to empower startups to scale faster by matching them with the right fractional executive at the right time.
Katie Murphy
Katie is the Founder & CEO. With 16 years of experience working with companies ranging from pre-revenue startups to Fortune 50 giants, Katie spent 8 years as a fractional executive before becoming a full-time entrepreneur. She has led exponential growth for startups like BrewDog USA, Singularity University, and ThriveDX, and is recognized as a thought leader on sustainable growth with features on Entrepreneur.com.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about hiring a Fractional CMO for m&a advisory.

What does a Fractional CMO do?

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A Fractional CMO is an experienced Chief Marketing Officer who works with your company on a part-time or project basis. They provide marketing strategy and brand leadership, bringing senior-level expertise without the full-time salary and benefits cost. This model is ideal for companies that need strategic CMO leadership but aren't ready for a full-time hire.

How much does a Fractional CMO cost?

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On Knex, you can engage a Fractional CMO through equity advisory ($499 activation fee) or cash engagements (rates vary by expert, visible on their profile with a 10% platform fee). Many companies start with a free 30-minute consultation to find the right fit.

When should I hire a Fractional CMO?

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Consider a Fractional CMO when you marketing spend isn't converting and you need strategic oversight. Common triggers include marketing spend isn't converting and you need strategic oversight and launching a new product and need a go-to-market plan. A fractional model lets you get started immediately without a lengthy executive search.

What does a m&a advisory engagement include?

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Navigate mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures with experienced executive guidance. A Knex expert brings frameworks and experience from similar engagements, helping you move faster than building this capability internally. Our CMOs are specifically experienced in delivering this type of work.

Do you have CMOs with Marketplaces experience?

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Yes. Knex vets all executives for relevant industry experience. Marketplaces face the classic chicken-and-egg challenge of building supply and demand simultaneously. Our Marketplaces experts understand these dynamics and bring proven playbooks.

Is a fractional executive right for a seed stage company?

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Absolutely. You've raised your seed round and need to prove the model works. A fractional executive lets you access senior leadership for product-market fit, initial team building, and early growth strategies without the commitment of a full-time hire. Many seed stage companies on Knex start with an equity advisory engagement to keep costs low.

How does Knex matching work?

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Tell us what you need, and our AI-powered matching engine surfaces the most relevant fractional executives from our vetted network. Browse profiles, book free 30-minute consultations, and engage only when you find the right fit.

What if the match isn't right?

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No obligation. Consultations are free, and you can meet multiple experts before deciding. If an engagement isn't working, you can adjust or end it — there are no long-term contracts.

How fast can I get started?

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Most companies are matched and having their first consultation within 48 hours. For urgent needs, same-day matching is often possible.