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FRACTIONAL EXECUTIVES BRING EXPERTISE

Mahdlo has the expertise to help technology companies accelerate their growth trajectory.

Modern SaaS, IT, and AI organizations often face aggressive revenue goals, complex buyer journeys, and rapidly changing market dynamics. Hiring a Fractional CRO (Chief Revenue Officer) or Fractional CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) gives you access to top-tier executive leadership—without the overhead and risk of a full-time C-level hire.

At Mahdlo, our Fractional CRO and CMO solutions blend strategic excellence with hands-on execution, ensuring you achieve sustainable growth and outpace the competition.

Let’s take your company to the next level. Contact Mahdlo today to get started.

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Flexible. Expert. Strategic.

Understanding Fractional Executives

What is a Fractional CMO/CRO?

A Fractional CMO or Fractional CRO is an executive-level professional who takes on a part-time leadership role within your organization. They offer deep expertise in areas like revenue operations, marketing strategy, sales optimization, and demand generation, but do so under a flexible engagement model.

  • Fractional CMO: Oversees marketing leadership, brand strategy, and demand generation—particularly vital for AI startups needing to differentiate in competitive markets.
  • Fractional CRO: Focuses on revenue growth, aligning sales teams, and optimizing sales pipelines, especially important for SaaS companies looking to scale rapidly.
Benefits of Hiring Fractional Executives
  1. Cost-Effectiveness: Gain access to high-caliber leadership without the full-time compensation package.
  2. Flexibility and Focus: Engage executives only when you need them, allowing for strategic input at critical growth stages.
  3. Strategic Expertise: Tap into industry veterans who have scaled SaaS, IT, and AI companies before, accelerating your path to market leadership.
  4. Quick Wins and Long-Term Growth: Benefit from an immediate impact on sales processes and marketing initiatives while establishing systems for sustainable revenue.
Evolving. Competitive. Specialized.

Why SaaS, Technology, and AI Companies Need Fractional Executives

1. Challenges in the Industry
  • SaaS startups under pressure to achieve significant ARR milestones with lean teams.
  • AI companies navigating longer buyer cycles and complicated solutions that require clear market education.
  • IT firms balancing technical innovation with effective marketing and sales to stand out in crowded sectors.
2. Strategic Growth and Revenue Optimization
  • SaaS Growth Strategy with Fractional CRO: Accelerate your go-to-market approach, bolster sales pipelines, and optimize pricing models for recurring revenue.
  • AI Marketing Leadership with Fractional CMO: Elevate product positioning, refine brand messaging, and create demand-generation campaigns that resonate with tech-savvy buyers.
Leadership. Strategy. Execution.

Services Offered by Fractional CMOs and CROs

1. Go-to-Market Strategy

We develop and execute tailored go-to-market roadmaps, ensuring alignment between product, marketing, and sales. This holistic approach is especially vital for early-stage AI companies looking to differentiate in a crowded field or SaaS startups seeking efficient product-led growth.

2. Revenue Growth Strategies

Fractional CROs focus on unifying sales, marketing, and customer success functions. By creating a revenue operationsframework, we help you monitor key SaaS growth metrics, optimize sales funnels, and accelerate pipelines.

3. Data-Driven Decision Making

Our teams leverage advanced analytics to deliver actionable insights that improve lead qualification, forecast revenue accurately, and identify top-converting channels. Whether you are a B2B SaaS or an AI-driven business, we use data to refine and scale your strategies.

4. Demand Generation and Product-Led Growth
  • Fractional CMO for Demand Generation: Launch targeted campaigns that attract high-quality leads, using strategies proven effective in AI and SaaS verticals.
  • Product-Led Growth: Guide your marketing and sales approach to spotlight product value, leading to natural user adoption and viral growth—essential for fast-scaling SaaS startups.
Proof. Impact. Results.

Choosing the Right Fractional Executive for Your Business

Key Qualities to Look For
  1. Proven Industry Expertise: Look for a track record in SaaS or AI environments.
  2. Analytical Rigor: Ensure they bring data-driven frameworks to guide decision-making.
  3. Strategic Vision: They should offer long-term roadmaps that scale with your ambitions.
  4. Cultural Fit: An executive who aligns with your company’s core values and collaborative style.
Evaluating Agencies and Partners
  • Industry-Relevant Experience: Has the agency successfully led AI or SaaS growth projects?
  • Tailored Approach: One-size-fits-all strategies often fail. Look for partners offering customized roadmaps.
  • Track Record: Ask for success stories and tangible outcomes, particularly around revenue growth and brand elevation.
Empower. Evolve. Elevate.

Transforming Market Trajectories

1. Early-Stage SaaS Launch
When a SaaS startup needs to establish a solid revenue framework while controlling costs, a fractional CRO or CMO helps guide go-to-market strategies, streamline sales operations, and ensure cohesive demand generation.

2. Rapidly Scaling AI Companies
AI-driven businesses often grapple with longer sales cycles and complex value propositions. A fractional executive provides focused marketing leadership, refining product messaging and orchestrating sales strategies that resonate with sophisticated buyers.

3. IT Enterprises Entering New Markets
IT firms looking to expand internationally or introduce new service lines can benefit from fractional oversight. This approach accelerates market validation, optimizes lead generation, and ensures alignment between product development and revenue goals.

4. Revenue Stagnation in Growth-Stage Startups
When a startup’s sales pipeline stalls, fractional CROs or CMOs bring fresh insights and proven methodologies to re-energize lead flow, boost conversion rates, and align cross-functional teams for sustained, measurable results.

5. Bridging Leadership Gaps
In instances where full-time hiring is cost-prohibitive or time-consuming, fractional executives offer immediate executive expertise. By focusing on both short-term wins and long-term growth, they empower your organization to stay agile and competitive in rapidly evolving markets.

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Industry Leaders

Our team of Fractional Executive Advisors are well-versed in all of our practices and boast profound expertise in their respective subject matters. With such executive-level talent at your disposal, you can feel confident in the security of your business's future.

Ryan Hall
Fractional CRO

Ryan Hall

Jason Rigolli
Fractional CRO

Jason Rigolli

Charmon Stiles
Fractional CMO

Charmon Stiles