Fractional Consulting, AI’s Role in Leadership, and Scaling SaaS Startups - Rob Saltrese |

Welcome to Episode #058 of The Long Game, where I have conversations about tech startups, AI, entrepreneurship, and the principles to make it all happen.

My guest this week is Rob Saltrese, founder of Scale-Up Advisors and CxO LAB. Rob is an expert in executive search and fractional consulting, helping SaaS startups scale through leadership expertise. He explains the growing trend of fractional consulting, where companies bring in experts for specific roles without long-term commitments. We dive into the impact of AI on this model, making consultants more productive, and how startups can leverage fractional executives to accelerate growth. We also discuss the challenges of aligning incentives and how to vet the right talent for your organization.

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Rob Saltrese LinkedIn:   / rob-saltrese-17263a2  
CxO LAB Website: https://www.cxolab.io/

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:31 Intro and background
00:01:35 Fractional Consulting
00:07:29 Impact of COVID and Remote Work
00:12:09 AI in Business Transformation
00:15:31 Future of Startups and Investment Trends
00:25:18 Mindset Shift in Modern Work Culture
00:28:21 The Value of Diverse Experience in Leadership
00:29:15 Hiring Fractional Executives: Tips and Advice
00:31:18 Evaluating the Impact of Fractional Executives
00:33:30 The Benefits of Fast Decision-Making in Hiring
00:39:11 When Fractional Executives Might Not Be the Best Fit
00:41:51 Aligning Incentives and Overcoming Investor Bias
00:43:50 Closing

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