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A start-up may need senior marketing direction, specialist delivery, more customer evidence, or a combination that changes over time. Review every profile below that selected Start-up development, then discuss the person’s relevant experience and the scope your team can support.

Includes every published profile with Start-up development in its selected specializations. Review each person’s stated experience and discuss your brief directly.

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46 CMOs

Tara Soltow

Seasoned brand strategist with extensive experience across agencies, corporations, and startups, specializing in marketing activations that drive measurable results.

Selected specializations: Marketing Strategy · Product Marketing · Start-up development

San Francisco, CA, USARates: Project-based (I do not offer hourly rates)

Shira Stember

As a seasoned fractional CMO and brand strategist, I excel in transforming early-stage tech startups into industry leaders through innovative brand development and targeted marketing strategies.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Start-up development · Brand Strategy

New York, NY, USARates: My current pricing structure includes a comprehensive Brand Bootcamp at USD 15,000 USD, which spans 6-8 weeks and a standard hourly rate of USD 275 USD. However, I am keen to lean more into value-based pricing to better align with the unique needs and goals of each client. This approach ensures that the pricing reflects the tangible value and outcomes delivered through my services, creating a win-win scenario for both parties.

PJ Roustan

Full Stack P&L -Driven Growth Marketer + Accomplished Brand Builder at home in the startup environment with 15+ years of proven experience scaling forward- thinking emerging CPG brands into category defining leaders.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Start-up development

San Diego, CA, USARates: Available on Retainer USD 8,000-USD 10,000/month @ 40 hrs billable hours

Devoreaux Walton

Devoreaux Walton is a dynamic marketing consultant with 12+ years experience in strategy, digital, and growth helping brands increase their revenue, reach, and relevance.

Selected specializations: Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Public speaking · Start-up development

Austin, Texas, USARates: Rates are based on the project and scope of work, USD only

Michelle Seay Baker, APR

I help business owners sleep better at night and get their time back with a data-driven marketing strategy and structured frameworks that optimize profitability.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Public speaking · Start-up development

Austin, Texas, USARates: Monthly Packages Available at Several Price Points

Steve Hardy

I am a 4x CMO, Board Member, and Advisor who successfully helping scale public and privately held B-2-B SaaS and technology businesses from seed to more than USD 2B in revenue.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Public speaking · Start-up development

New York, NY, USARates: Monthly retained + projects

Ryan Pollock

Technical Marketing & Growth for AI Infrastructure and Developer Platforms (ex Google Cloud, DigitalOcean, Oracle)

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Public speaking · Start-up development

San Francisco, CA, USARates: TBD

Denine Harper

Fractional CMO, Growth operator fixing GTM misalignment across brand, sales and channel

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Public speaking · Start-up development · GTM · Brand Strategy · Content Marketing · Demand Generation

Sarasota, FL, USARates: USA, USD 200 - USD 300 per hour based on the project

Jason Juranis

Fractional CMO with 24 years building brands and performance marketing from zero - equally at home designing the identity and running the numbers behind it.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Start-up development

Dublin, PennsylvaniaRates: $2,500–$4,500/month per engagement, scope-dependent (open to discussing project-based or hourly for smaller needs)

Andrea Brown

Proven adaptive and critical thinker adept at crafting insight-driven strategies that ignite innovative ideas and drive significant outcomes.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Public speaking · Start-up development

Detroit, USARates: Open to Negotiations

Samantha Fein

Marketing Leader | Digital Transformation | ex Samsung, Google, eBay

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Public speaking · Start-up development

San Jose, USARates: Starting at USD 200/h depending on scope.

Phil Rimmler

I help Series A/B stage founders achieve product-market fit, define a scalable brand & drive growth for both B2C & B2B companies

Selected specializations: Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Start-up development

Boston, MA, USARates: Contact for rates

Daniel Tomcala

Fractional CMO for early-stage SaaS & B2B ready to scale.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Start-up development

Bratislava, SlovakiaRates: 7500 EUR/month for fractional engagement (3 days a week)

Lorenzo Bolognini

Fractional CMO with 10+ years experience. Worked with Envista (dental industry), LHH (Adecco group), Edenred (employee benefits), Nestlé, Microsoft, Reckitt Benckiser.

Selected specializations: Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Start-up development

Prague, Czech RepublicRates: USD 8,000 per month for 10h per week.

Whitney Vosburgh

As Fractional and Interim CMO, guided over USD 20b in value creation from Silicon Valley startups to growth companies to Fortune 500.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Product Marketing · Public speaking · Start-up development · Brand Strategy

Berkeley, CA and Boston, MA, USARates: Depends on scope and details of project.

Nick Stein

15+ years in B2B marketing but started out in Ad agencies in London

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Start-up development

Vienna, AustriaRates: EUR 100+/h

Rebecca Schuette

As a 6X Series A and B marketing leader and startup veteran, I help startups drive profitable growth.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Start-up development

Dedham, MA, USARates: Monthly retainer USD

Jaimie Kowalski

Drawing on more than 20+ years of marketing experience, I've successfully led strategic initiatives across the entire marketing spectrum, including go-to-market (GTM), product-market fit (PMF), branding, thought leadership, awareness, lead generation, sales enablement, advocacy, and more. My expertise extends across multiple industries and company sizes, with a strong focus on subscription-based pricing models.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Start-up development · Full-Stack Marketing

Chicago, IL, USARates: USD 200-USD 300/h

Filiberto Amati

Craft relevant and international brands

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Start-up development

Warsaw, PolandRates: EUR 1500/day

Stacey Ramia

I help startup businesses with their go-to-market and growth strategies

Selected specializations: Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Start-up development

Miami, USARates: Full marketing strategy: USD 8K/mo & Half-day consult: USD 3,500 one-time payment (pkg options)

Adrianna Mosakowska

f-CMO with several years of experience in B2B SaaS & Tech. Revenue driven marketer.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Start-up development

Dublin, IrelandRates: depends on the project & scope of work. I charge a monthly fee based on deliverables (not hourly)

Karthik K

I’m a Senior Marketing Leader and Founder of Vyugh Marketing, with 20+ years of international experience driving growth, demand generation, and brand impact for B2B companies across Asia, Europe, and North America

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Public speaking · Start-up development · GTM

SingaporeRates: 125 SGD/h

Tom Arduino

Growth Driver & Brand Strategist

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Start-up development

Chicago, IL, USARates: USD 200/h

Michelle Waite

We help founders/CEOs be in the best position possible when they want to scale and raise more money

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Public speaking · Start-up development · Category Design

St. Petersburg, Florida, USARates: Typically offer as a monthly retainer that can be anywhere from USD 5K to USD 10K a month depending on needs.

Leigh Anna Sodac

I’m a results-motivated marketing leader who understands the power of the flywheel in driving growth and cultivating enduring customer relationships.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Start-up development

St. Louis, MO, USARates: USD 10,000/month for 40 h/month

Tim Sollis

Commercially grounded and experienced brand builder: From identity to loyalty.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Product Marketing · Start-up development

Amsterdam, The NetherlandsRates: EUR 125/h

Laurence Paquette

Fractional CMO & Marketing Advisor | Former VP Marketing and Brand at Vestas | B2B, Brand, ABM & Growth Strategy

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Public speaking · Start-up development

Copenhagen, DenmarkRates: EUR 200/h or EUR 1350/day

Carolyn Lighty

Visionary Executive Marketing Leader: Driving Results with Data-Driven Strategies

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Start-up development · Content Marketing

Atlanta, GA, USARates: Monthly Retainer for long-term projects >6 Months - ranges from USD 4500 - USD 15,000 depending on the scope of services. Hourly for short-term projects of <6 Months - ranges from USD 120 - USD 350 per hour depending on the scope of services.

Joe Weinlick

Fractional CMO and COO, drawing upon 20 years of branding and real-world operations experience to help business owners translate their vision into breakthrough reality.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Public speaking · Start-up development

Philadelphia, USARates: Can quote a set fee based upon engagement; or USD 275/hour

Christine Magda

Strategic 360 marketing professional that works with companies to align internal teams and processes and design strategies and implement campaigns that will deliver on growth and revenue.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Start-up development

New York, NY, USARates: Differ depending on the project/engagement- TBD

Sander Arts

I worked as Head of Marketing (VP&SVP) for a variety of global companies. For the last 10 years, I have ran a (fractional) CMO business and assisted over 40 companies with their business, sales and marketing strategies.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Start-up development

Silicon Valley, USARates: We can discuss

Jill Hoersten

I am a fractional Chief Marketing Officer (fCMO) and marketing strategist focusing on developing and implementing strategies that accelerate growth and produce results. I bring over 25 years of strategic marketing expertise to the table.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Public speaking · Start-up development

Dallas, Texas, USARates: varies

David Berkowitz

Connected agency & tech CMO w/focus on Content, Comms & Community

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Start-up development

New York, NY, USARates: Custom pricing available depending on the project or retainer needs

Emiliano Giovannoni

Experienced marketing strategist

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Public speaking · Start-up development · Marketing Project Management

Brisbane, AustraliaRates: Contact for rates

Debbie Oster

Dynamic marketing strategist and fractional CMO for small, service-based businesses.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Public speaking · Start-up development

Jupiter, FL, USARates: USD 175/hour

Paul English

Fractional CMO with big brand experience (Simple. Effective. Creative. Growth)

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Public speaking · Start-up development

San Diego, CA, USARates: Contact for rates

Marc Fuentes

Marc Fuentes is a highly accomplished and transformational business executive who delivers consistent results in complex, global B2B go-to-market environments. He is renowned for helping startups, scale-ups and mature organizations in SaaS, Software, and Service markets discover and execute new growth motions.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Public speaking · Start-up development · Thought Leadership · Content Strategy

Toronto, CanadaRates: USD 150/h

Kellene Vaile

Well-seasoned fractional CMO who thrives in coordinating with competitive sales teams in start-up to enterprise markets and in considering the customer engagement experience as it relates to brand value.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Public speaking · Start-up development

Columbus, OH, USARates: USD 285/h

Christian Francis

Christian Francis, a Harvard Business School alumni and Professional Certified Marketer in Marketing Management, is a results-orientated and people-focused senior executive with over 20 years of global marketing and sales experience across B2B, B2C and SaaS.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Start-up development

Chicago, IL, USARates: Contact for pricing

Marc Duke

Selected specializations: Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Public speaking · Start-up development

Borehamwood, United KingdomRates: USD 150/h

Burak Yedek

Outsource marketing management for start-ups, SMEs and manufacturers.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Public speaking · Start-up development

Istanbul, TurkeyRates: EUR 3000-5000/month

Ivan Tesolkin

Business and marketing strategist with 10+ years of experience and 200+ projects, specializing in business analysis and improve marketing, operations, and growth.

Selected specializations: Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Start-up development

Los Angeles, CA, USARates: Contact for rates

Shivani Chetty

🚀 Fractional CMO & Martech Leader | 2x Exited Founder | Driving AI-enabled growth, GTM strategy & digital transformation worldwide.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Public speaking · Start-up development

Amsterdam, The NetherlandsRates: Fix term projects 225-250 EUR/h. Retainers negotiable.

Mandeep Khera

Innovative Global Enterprise Software Marketing, Channels, and Alliances Executive with extensive experience in progressively emerging market sectors delivering expertise that propels growth

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Public speaking · Start-up development

Fremont, CA, USARates: USD 250-350/hour but flexible it on a retainer basis with guaranteed on-going commitment

Kathy Guillory

I am a fractional CMO specializing in building scalable marketing solutions for multi-location businesses

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Public speaking · Start-up development

Saco, Maine, USARates: Varies depending on project scope.

Mary FlorCruz

I am a full-stack Chief Marketing Officer, who helps start-ups and consumer technology brands drive triple and double-digit growth.

Selected specializations: Leadership · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Product Marketing · Public speaking · Start-up development · Brand Strategy

Oakland, CA, USARates: USD 300/hour

When to explore start-up development leadership

You have a defined marketing decision or leadership gap to address as the company develops.
You can describe what you know about customers and where important assumptions remain.
You want to distinguish ongoing marketing leadership from a specific delivery task or a full-time hire.

Questions to ask before choosing a CMO

What would you need to understand about our customers, offer and current stage before shaping a brief?
Which responsibilities would you lead, and what execution capacity would need to come from our team or another provider?
What evidence from comparable work can you share, and what would you personally be responsible for?

A selected specialization is a starting point for a conversation. Confirm relevant experience, responsibilities, availability and fees with the CMO.

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