Ongoing Partnership

Fractional Chief AI Officer

Executive-level AI leadership, governance, and strategy—without the full-time executive price tag.

$5,000 - $10,000per month

The AI expertise you need, when you need it

Most mid-market organizations can't justify a $400K+ CAIO salary. But they still need executive-level AI leadership to navigate strategy, governance, and implementation. Our fractional model gives you that expertise at a fraction of the cost.

Your AI leadership partner

All the responsibilities of a Chief AI Officer, delivered through a flexible partnership.

AI Strategy & Roadmap

Continuous refinement of your AI strategy aligned with business objectives and market opportunities.

Governance & Compliance

Establish and maintain AI governance frameworks, policies, and compliance monitoring.

Vendor Management

Evaluate, select, and manage AI vendors and technology partners on your behalf.

Performance Oversight

Monitor AI system performance, identify optimization opportunities, and track ROI metrics.

Innovation Scouting

Stay current on AI advancements and identify new opportunities relevant to your business.

Board & Leadership Support

Prepare AI updates, presentations, and strategic recommendations for leadership.

Engagement tiers

Scale your AI leadership as your needs evolve. Start with advisory and expand as initiatives grow.

Advisory

$5,000/month
10-15 hours/month
  • Monthly strategy session
  • Quarterly roadmap review
  • Ad-hoc advisory calls
  • Vendor evaluation support
  • Board presentation prep
Ideal for: Organizations beginning their AI journey
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Executive

$10,000/month
30-40 hours/month
  • Everything in Strategic
  • Weekly engagement
  • Multiple project leadership
  • Staff hiring & development
  • Full governance ownership
Ideal for: Organizations scaling AI across functions
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Fractional vs. Full-Time CAIO

Full-Time Hire
Fractional CAIO
Annual Cost
$350K-$500K+
$60K-$120K
Benefits & Overhead
25-35% additional
Included
Hiring Time
4-6 months
2-4 weeks
Flexibility
Fixed commitment
Scale up/down monthly
Breadth of Experience
Single background
Cross-industry expertise

Ready for executive AI leadership?

Let's discuss how a fractional CAIO can accelerate your AI initiatives while building internal capability.