When the Board Asks About AI, You Need More Than Tools and Pilots.
Fractional Chief AI Officer leadership for $5M–$50M companies that need ROI, governance, and execution — without hiring too early.
No commitment required • 15-minute discovery call
The AI Ownership Gap Assessment
A diagnostic tool for CEOs to determine if AI decisions in your company are clearly owned—or quietly creating risk.
What's Inside:
- 1.Ownership & Governance — Who owns AI decisions in your company?
- 2.ROI & Prioritization — Are AI investments delivering measurable returns?
- 3.Tool Sprawl & Vendor Risk — Do you know what AI tools your teams are using?
- 4.Internal Use & Escalation — Clear boundaries for AI decision-making
- 5.Board Readiness — Can you confidently answer board questions about AI?
The AI Leadership Gap
Your competitors are moving fast on AI. Can you afford to fall behind?
Without AI Ownership
- ✗Tool sprawl with no accountability
- ✗Pilots that never reach production
- ✗Vendor lock-in and hidden risks
- ✗No governance until something breaks
Full-Time CAIO
- ~$250K-$400K+ annual salary
- ~Benefits and equity add 30-40%
- ~6-12 month hiring timeline
- ~May lack specific industry expertise
Fractional CAIO
- $2.5K-$12K monthly investment
- Start seeing results in weeks
- Proven expertise across industries
- Flexible, scalable engagement
Choose Your AI Leadership Level
Three packages designed for different growth stages and AI ambitions
AI Strategic Advisor
Perfect for $1M-$5M companies starting their AI journey
- Monthly 2-hour strategy session
- Up to 4 hours of monthly email support
- Monthly AI trends briefing
3-month minimum commitment
Fractional CAIO
Ideal for $5M-$50M companies ready to scale with AI
- Everything in Tier 1, plus:
- AI Readiness + ROI Validation Audit
- Bi-weekly 30-min working sessions
- 6-12 month execution plan with milestones
- Up to 8 hours of monthly email support
- Quarterly leadership workshop
3-month minimum commitment
Embedded AI Partner
For companies making AI a core competitive advantage
- Everything in Tier 2, plus:
- Weekly 90-min executive sessions
- Up to 20 hours of monthly email support
- Vendor selection & RFP involvement
- Custom team training programs
- Board-ready reporting
6-month minimum commitment
Not sure which package is right for you?
Real Results From Real Companies
AI ownership that delivers measurable business outcomes
Manufacturing company automated quality control with computer vision, reducing defect rates and inspection costs.
"The ROI was clear within 4 months. This investment paid for itself many times over."
— VP Operations, $15M Manufacturing
SaaS company implemented AI-powered lead scoring and personalization, tripling conversion rates without adding headcount.
"We went from guessing to knowing exactly where to focus our efforts."
— CRO, $8M SaaS Company
Professional services firm deployed intelligent workflow automation, freeing up senior staff for high-value client work.
"Our team can finally focus on strategic work instead of administrative tasks."
— Managing Partner, $12M Services Firm
Why Choose Fractional AI Leadership?
Proven Expertise
15+ years building and deploying AI systems across industries. You get battle-tested knowledge, not theory.
Fast Time to Value
Start seeing results in weeks, not months. No lengthy hiring process or onboarding delays.
Risk-Free Approach
Flexible engagements mean you can scale up or down based on results. No long-term employment risk.
Business-First Mindset
Focus on ROI and business outcomes, not just cool technology. Every initiative ties to your bottom line.
Strategic + Tactical
Get both high-level strategy and hands-on implementation guidance. Bridge the gap between vision and execution.
Team Enablement
Upskill your existing team while building capabilities. Leave your organization stronger than we found it.
Ready to Lead With AI?
Join companies that have moved from AI confusion to AI ownership. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your goals and find the right package for your needs.
No pressure, no commitment • Just honest conversation about your AI potential