FAQ

What is the purpose of this site?

This site is a directory of experienced leaders in the technology space that offer their services on a freelance basis. The site aims to help individuals and companies find experienced practitioners in Product Management, Engineering, and Design who can:

  • fill a temporary gap in their leadership team ("fractional leadership")
  • serve as an executive coach
  • act as an advisor or consultant, on either a short or long term basis
  • speak at an internal or external event, meetup, or conference
Who built this site?
My name is Thor Mitchell. I am a Product leader based in Oxford, UK, and currently the Executive-in-Residence for Product at Balderton Capital , a London based VC firm. I also maintain an advisory and coaching practice called Product Minded.
Why was this site launched?
In my day-to-day role I am regularly approached both by companies looking for an introduction to a freelance Product leader, or by leaders looking to offer their services to portfolio companies. I recognised a need for a more scalable solution that would connect consultants and clients worldwide.
How do I contact a practitioner listed on the site?
In order to avoid scraping by spambots, the site does not currently share email addresses of practioners, or offer a direct contact feature. We recommend that you contact practitioners via LinkedIn or their personal website.
How do I add my profile to the site?
To apply to be added to the site, please complete this Google form . I manually vet all new applications before adding them to the database. As a result, your listing will not appear immediately. I will contact you via LinkedIn to let you know when it has been added.
How do I update my profile on the site?
Once your profile has been added, you can make updates at https://fractionals.fyi/manage
How do I delete my profile on the site?
To request that your profile be deleted, please complete this Google form . I currently process deletions manually, so your profile will not be deleted immediately. I will contact you via LinkedIn to let you know when your profile has been deleted.
How much does it cost to be listed on the site?
There is no charge to be listed on the site. The site is a free service for the technology community.
Do you intend to charge to be listed, or for access to the site, in future?
There are no plans to charge for being listed on the site, or accessing the site.
Will the information on my profile be shared with any third parties?
Profile data is shared only with the cloud infrastructure providers that power the site (currently Google, Vercel, and Supabase). No profile information is shared with third parties for commercial reasons (eg. marketing), and the site does not feature targeted advertising. Note however that any third party individual (such as a recruiter) is free to browse the site, and may attempt to contact you directly. Please see the site Privacy Policy for more details on how we use profile data.
How do I share suggestions for improvements to the site?
We'd love to hear your ideas! Please submit them using our Contact Form .
Can my consulting practice be added as a listing?
No. The site intentionally only supports profiles for individual practitioners. We connect people with people. However all of the active practitioners in your practice are welcome to set up individual profiles, and indicate in their profile that they are part of your practice.
I'm thinking of becoming a fractional leader. Can you offer any advice?
I'm not a fractional leader myself, so not qualified to advise, but here are some great resources for your reference: