Scale your SaaS company with proven Fractional CRO

leaders who have done it before.

Knex matches B2B SaaS companies with fractional executives who have scaled ARR, reduced churn, and built go-to-market engines. Get the leadership firepower you need — without the full-time commitment.

How it works

Define what you need

Tell Knex where expert guidance could move the needle — growth, fundraising, product, tech, operations, or beyond.

Get instant matches

See vetted experts 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. Then we handle all contracting, payments and compliance for you.

Testimonials

"We needed a revenue leader who understood PLG and enterprise sales motions. Knex delivered exactly that — a fractional CRO who restructured our pipeline in weeks."

Sarah Mitchell

"Our churn was killing growth. The fractional CS leader Knex matched us with built a retention playbook that cut churn by 30% in one quarter."

James Chen

"Knex helped us find a product strategist who had scaled three SaaS platforms past $10M ARR. The quality of talent on the platform is exceptional."

Maria Rodriguez

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 Matching

Free to get matched and meet experts. Book free 30-min consults with as many people as you like.

Equity Advisor Engagements

$499 activation fee
Charged only when you confirm a match. This covers vetting, onboarding, and contract documentation using FAST standards.

Cash Engagements

Transparent pricing lives on each expert's profile. Knex includes a 10% platform fee on all cash engagements. This covers vetting, onboarding, contracting, payments, and compliance.

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 Knex for B2B SaaS companies.

What type of SaaS expertise is available on Knex?

Knex offers fractional executives and advisors across every SaaS function — revenue operations, product-led growth, customer success, demand generation, sales leadership, and more. All talent has direct experience scaling B2B SaaS companies.

Can I find someone who has scaled a SaaS company to my stage?

Yes. Knex talent profiles include detailed stage experience — from pre-revenue to $50M+ ARR. You can filter and match based on the exact growth stage your company is in.

How quickly can a fractional leader impact my SaaS metrics?

Most fractional leaders hit the ground running within the first two weeks. They bring frameworks and playbooks from previous SaaS companies, so the ramp-up time is dramatically shorter than a full-time hire.

What if I need help with both product and go-to-market?

You can engage multiple fractional leaders simultaneously. Many SaaS companies on Knex work with a fractional CRO and a product advisor at the same time to align GTM with product roadmap.

How does pricing work for SaaS companies?

Matching and initial consultations are always free. Equity advisor engagements start at a $499 activation fee. Cash engagements are priced transparently on each expert's profile with a 10% platform fee. 30-day sprints and month-to-month options keep things flexible for SaaS budgets.

Can I hire a fractional executive full-time later?

Absolutely. If a fractional leader is the right long-term fit, you can convert them to full-time at any point during the engagement for a recruitment fee of 25% of annual salary.