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Fractional CMOs: Go-to-market, demand gen, and rapid customer acquisition.
Fractional CFOs: Financial strategy, burn rate optimization, and investor reporting.
Fractional COOs: Operational efficiency, scaling playbooks, and team execution.
Fractional CHROs: People strategy, talent acquisition, and protecting your culture while you scale.
Fractional CTOs: Build & scale tech teams, optimize architecture, and accelerate product development.
Growth & Revenue Leaders: CROs, GTM advisors, and sales experts to fuel ARR.
Product & Experience Leaders: Product Roadmap, UI/UX optimization, Data & AI strategy.

Knex made hiring our interim CTO easy. They quickly matched us with someone who understood our challenges. We hit key milestones on time.

Daniel Ruiz

Founder

We brought in a fractional CFO through Knex, and it changed everything. Better forecasting, financial clarity, and investor confidence—all in just weeks. A must for early-stage startups.

Lauren Mitchell

Founder

Knex helped us land a world-class growth leader fast without sacrificing fit. They’ve been instrumental in getting us to the next funding round.

Kevin Baker

Founder

Finding Knex was a game changer. We found someone with the exact product leadership we were looking for and just like that we are back on track.

Tonya Redding

Founder

Knex made hiring our interim CTO easy. They quickly matched us with someone who understood our challenges. We hit key milestones on time.

Daniel Ruiz

Founder

We brought in a fractional CFO through Knex, and it changed everything. Better forecasting, financial clarity, and investor confidence—all in just weeks. A must for early-stage startups.

Lauren Mitchell

Founder

Knex helped us land a world-class growth leader fast without sacrificing fit. They’ve been instrumental in getting us to the next funding round.

Kevin Baker

Founder

Finding Knex was a game changer. We found someone with the exact product leadership we were looking for and just like that we are back on track.

Tonya Redding

Founder

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Knex.

What is Knex?

Knex is an agent-led marketplace that connects post-revenue startups with experienced fractional executives across various business functions.
How does Knex vet fractional executives?

Every executive undergoes a thorough screening process based on experience, expertise, and past performance with startups.
What types of fractional executives can I find on Knex?
Knex offers access to seasons executives in roles such as:
- Fractional CMOs – Go-to-market, demand gen, and rapid customer acquisition.
- Fractional CFOs – Financial strategy, burn rate optimization, and investor reporting.
- Fractional COOs – Operational efficiency, scaling playbooks, and team execution.
- Fractional CHROs – People strategy, talent acquisition, and protecting your culture while you scale.
- Fractional CTOs – Build & scale tech teams, optimize architecture, and accelerate product development.
- Growth & Revenue Leaders – CROs, GTM advisors, and sales experts to fuel ARR.
- Product & Experience Leaders – Product Roadmap, UI/UX optimization, Data & AI strategy.
How does the matching process work?

We consider your startup’s industry, growth stage, and specific needs (budget, challenges, culture, etc) to match you with the most relevant fractional executives.Get started with a discovery call.
What’s the typical engagement structure?

A monthly retainer model of 10 hour chucks per week for a minimum of 3 months. Fractional engagements typically last 6 months or longer, with a 30 day cancellation period.
How much does it cost to hire a fractional executive on Knex?

We collect monthly retainers that can vary depending on functional area and expertise. We help you set a budget during the matching process. At a minimum, you can expect a monthly retainer to cost $2,500 for 20 hours/month but the typical engagement is $10,000 for 10 hours/week.
Can I work with multiple executives at once?

Yes! You can engage different experts for different strategic needs, such as a fractional CFO for fundraising and a CMO for GTM strategy.
What if I’m not satisfied with the executive I hire?

Knex offers a satisfaction guarantee—if an executive isn’t the right fit, we’ll rematch you with another expert at no additional cost.
What does Knex charge for these services?

Knex collects a 10% matching fee for the length of the engagement.
Can I hire a Fractional Executive full-time?

Yes, at any time during the engagement you can hire the Fractional Executive full-time for a recruitment fee of 15% of their annual salary.

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Daniel Ruiz

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Founder

Kevin Baker

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Tonya Redding

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Daniel Ruiz

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Lauren Mitchell

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