Hire a Fractional Head of Growth growth hacking

Access top-tier Head of Growth talent without the full-time commitment or cost.

Knex connects you with vetted Fractional Head of Growths — experienced executives who provide growth experimentation and user acquisition strategy on a fractional basis.

Why companies choose this

Experienced Head of Growth Leadership

Get growth experimentation and user acquisition strategy from executives who have led teams at scale. No learning curve — they hit the ground running.

Flexible Engagement

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

Vetted & Verified

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

Risk-Free Matching

Browse profiles, book free 30-minute consultations, and only engage when you've found the right fit.

How it works

Define what you need

Tell Knex where expert guidance could move the needle — growth experimentation and user acquisition strategy.

Get instant matches

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

Book a free consult

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

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 Head of Growth 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.

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 Head of Growth.

What does a Fractional Head of Growth do?

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

How much does a Fractional Head of Growth cost?

On Knex, you can engage a Fractional Head of Growth 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 Head of Growth?

Consider a Fractional Head of Growth when you growth has stalled and need fresh strategies. Common triggers include growth has stalled and need fresh strategies and not running systematic growth experiments. A fractional model lets you get started immediately without a lengthy executive search.

How does Knex matching work?

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?

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?

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