Episode #7 Embracing Fractional Leadership in Tech: Insights from Fractional CTO Guillermo Fisher

00:00 Intro 00:58 Journey Into Consulting 04:27 Working with Start Up Clients 04:57 Fractional Work: Part Time or Full Time Commitment 07:02 Market Readiness For Fractional Tech Leadership 11:16 Advice for Aspiring Fractional Leaders 15:06 Unexpected Benefits to Fractional Consulting 23:54 Closing Remarks In this episode of Cupalo Conversations, host Lauren Hannon discusses Fractional Tech Leadership with Guillermo Fisher, the founder of Kuzaa and a seasoned professional with over two decades building high-performing dev teams and resilient cloud architectures. Throughout the discussion, Guillermo shares invaluable insights from his recent journey from full-time employee to solo entrepreneur and fractional CTO. He candidly offers advice for aspiring fractional leaders, emphasizing the importance of committing full-time to the role and being prepared for the initial financial challenges. He shares his perspective on how fractional leaders bring unique expertise and experience to the table, benefiting companies at various stages of growth. Moreover, Guillermo and Lauren delve into the market's readiness to embrace fractional tech leadership. He provides compelling insights into the benefits of fractional leaders and how they contribute to the success of organizations. He discusses the evolving landscape of tech leadership and the potential for further acceptance and adoption of fractional roles in the market. Overall, this episode provides a deep dive into the world of fractional tech leadership with something worthwhile for both aspiring fractional tech leaders and organizations seeking to leverage fractional expertise. Connect with Lauren Hannon Sign up for "Cupalo Newsletter" (Lauren's email newsletter): https://cupalo.substack.com/ Follow Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannonlauren/ Check out Cupalo's website: https://cupalo.io/