Fractional execs are all the rage on LinkedIn. Should you hire one for your early-stage startup? On The Review, fractional COO Amanda Schwartz Ramirez (@2LiveJew) answers all the FAQs she gets from founders about working with part-time leaders. She breaks down: -What “fractional” really means for an exec — and how they’re different from contractors, freelancers, consultants and advisors -Whether you should hire someone full-time, promote internally, “white-knuckle” as a team or go the fractional route -Which functions and areas of the business fractional execs can help establish and amplify at each level of PMF (spoiler: they won’t tell you what product to build) -How to find and vet the right fractional exec

Packed room & lively discussions at the Advisor, Consultant & Fractional meetup! 🔥 Garden Labs founder Amanda Schwartz Ramirez @2LiveJew led an event where #startup founders swapped tips & advisors shared strategies—a new way to network has landed! 🤝 #LATechWeek

Today’s Advisor, Consultant & Fractional Meetup was a #masterclass in networking. 🤝 Garden Labs founder and CEO @2LiveJew led action-packed convos on scaling & strategy—matchmaking fractional leaders in #tech with #startup founders. Hear what they have to say:

The Advisor, Consultant & Fractional Meetup at #SFTechWeek was 🔥! Big thanks to @2LiveJew & @AttentiveHQ for hosting this power-packed session where connections were made and growth strategies were unlocked. From fractional talent to scaling advice, it’s all about finding the right support. Community wins every time! 💼👥

Tune in to @2LiveJew live from the Advisor, Consultant & Fractional Meetup with @AttentiveHQ at #SFTechWeek! 🎙️ The event focused on building a supportive community, sharing practical insights, and helping fractional solopreneurs grow their client portfolios.

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Try asking this question in your next interview with a management candidate: "Can you tell me about a time when you helped guide your team into better alignment with another team?" Amanda Schwartz Ramirez (@2LiveJew) explains how to assess a poor, okay and great response ⬇️

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