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You searched 'Fractional CMO' on LinkedIn. You got 11,000 results. Half of them changed their headline last month. The label tells you nothing about whether someone has actually built what you need built.

The fractional executive market has an identity crisis. A fractional CFO who took a company through Series B due diligence is fundamentally different from one who managed bookkeeping for small businesses. Both call themselves fractional. Toptal matches you with whoever is available. Agency referrals give you whoever the agency wants to place. And the fractional-specific platforms are still too small to cover most functional areas. The problem isn't finding someone with the title. It's finding someone who has done the specific thing, at the specific scale, in an industry context that transfers to yours.

Describe the operating experience: 'a marketing leader who built demand gen at Series A B2B SaaS and managed the transition from founder-led to a real team.' CloneICP finds 20-50 executives whose careers match that description. Not available talent. The right talent.

Availability is not the same as fit.

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What You Get

What You'll Get

Every search returns clear output in under 60 seconds.

20-50 Fractional Candidates

Experienced executives whose operating backgrounds match the specific leadership gap you need to fill.

Match Scores

Each candidate ranked by how closely their experience matches your requirements. Focus on the strongest fits.

Why They Fit

See the operating signals: functional depth, company stages served, industry context, specific accomplishments.

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How It Works

01

Describe Your Target

Tell us who you're looking for in plain language.

02

AI Finds Matches

We analyze signals and find matching professionals.

03

Export Results

Up to 50 matches, ready for your enrichment tool.

How This Is Different

You know the alternatives. Here's what changes.

With Toptal & fractional marketplaces
  • Talent marketplaces match you with whoever is available, not whoever is best
  • Everyone calls themselves fractional now, making it hard to assess real experience
  • Agency referrals prioritize who the agency wants to place
  • LinkedIn search shows the title 'Fractional CFO' but cannot filter by actual operating depth
With CloneICP
  • Describe the specific operating experience and company stage you need
  • Find executives based on what they have actually done, not what they call themselves
  • Discover experienced operators who are not listed on fractional marketplaces
  • See why each person's career trajectory matches your requirements

Questions

How do I tell the difference between a real operator and someone between jobs?
Describe the specific operating experience you need in your search. Instead of 'fractional CFO,' search for 'finance leaders who have managed Series B fundraises at venture-backed companies and set up board-level financial reporting.' The specificity naturally surfaces people with genuine depth, not just a recent title change.
Does this work for all C-suite functions?
Yes. Describe whatever functional leadership you need: fractional CTO, CMO, CFO, COO, CRO, VP of Engineering, Head of People. The search is driven by your description, not by a fixed set of categories.
Can I find fractional executives for specific industries?
That is exactly when this is most useful. Describe the industry context: 'fractional VP of Sales with experience selling clinical software to hospital systems' or 'interim CTO who has built IoT platforms for manufacturing.' Industry experience often matters more than the fractional label.
How much does it cost?
3 free searches to start, no signup required. After that, credits start at $10 for 10 searches. No subscription needed.

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