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The Rise of the Fractional CPO: Scaling Product Leadership in Early-Stage Startups

In the fast-paced world of tech startups, product leadership is crucial—but when is the right time to bring on a full-time Chief Product Officer? This episode of Rocketship.FM explores the emerging role of the fractional CPO, a game-changing solution for early-stage companies seeking experienced product leadership without the full-time commitment or cost.
Join host Mike Belsito as he sits down with Nick McEvily, a seasoned fractional CPO, to discuss the benefits of this flexible approach to product leadership. Discover when it's appropriate to consider a fractional CPO, how they can impact your organization's culture and strategy, and what to look for when hiring one. Plus, get an exclusive checklist to help you determine if your startup is ready for fractional or full-time product leadership. Whether you're a founder navigating the early stages of growth or a product professional curious about fractional roles, this episode offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of product management.

Essential listening for Product Managers, Entrepreneurs, and anyone working in tech today. We break down the concepts you need to know, from Product Management to Growth, Sales to Funding, we'll bring you stories that will inspire and insights that will change the way you think about product and business. Rocketship.fm, produced in partnership with Product Collective, has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Inc, Entrepreneur, and many more business publications as a top business podcast year after year.