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Hire a Fractional CPO for Revenue Operations product strategy

Get matched with experienced CPOs who specialize in revenue operations.

Knex connects you with vetted Fractional CPOs — experienced executives who provide product strategy and user experience leadership on a fractional basis. Our experts have deep experience working with software-as-a-service companies, understanding the unique challenges SaaS businesses face unique challenges around recurring revenue, churn, and rapid scaling. Whether you're at the series a stage or beyond, our fractional executives understand scaling proven models, team growth, and operational infrastructure and what it takes to succeed. Get revenue operations expertise from a seasoned CPO who has done it before — without hiring full-time.

Why companies choose this

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Experienced CPO Leadership

Get product strategy and user experience 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 CPO on your terms — equity-based advisory, cash engagements, or both. Scale up or down as needs change.

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Expert Revenue Operations

Align sales, marketing, and customer success operations to maximize revenue efficiency.

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SaaS Expertise

Work with executives who understand software-as-a-service companies. SaaS businesses face unique challenges around recurring revenue, churn, and rapid scaling.

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Series A Specialists

Executives who have guided companies through the series a stage and understand scaling proven models, team growth, and operational infrastructure.

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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 — product strategy and user experience leadership.

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Get instant matches

See vetted CPOs 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 CPO 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 CPO for revenue operations.

What does a Fractional CPO do?

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

How much does a Fractional CPO cost?

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On Knex, you can engage a Fractional CPO 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 CPO?

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Consider a Fractional CPO when you product development feels directionless without senior leadership. Common triggers include product development feels directionless without senior leadership and need to find product-market fit faster. A fractional model lets you get started immediately without a lengthy executive search.

What does a revenue operations engagement include?

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Align sales, marketing, and customer success operations to maximize revenue efficiency. A Knex expert brings frameworks and experience from similar engagements, helping you move faster than building this capability internally. Our CPOs are specifically experienced in delivering this type of work.

Do you have CPOs with SaaS experience?

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Yes. Knex vets all executives for relevant industry experience. SaaS businesses face unique challenges around recurring revenue, churn, and rapid scaling. Our SaaS experts understand these dynamics and bring proven playbooks.

Is a fractional executive right for a series a company?

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Absolutely. Product-market fit is validated. Now you need to scale it. A fractional executive lets you access senior leadership for scaling proven models, team growth, and operational infrastructure without the commitment of a full-time hire. Many series a 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.