Author: Sivan Kadosh

What is a Chief Product Officer (CPO): Role, Responsibilities, and Why You May Need One

September 23, 2025 • 12 min read

A Chief Product Officer (CPO) is one of the most strategic hires a SaaS company can make. Imagine your SaaS just crossed $5M ARR. Investors are pressing for faster growth, sales keeps asking for new features, and engineering feels stretched thin. Customers love your product, but churn is creeping up and the roadmap seems to […]

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The 30-60-90 Day Onboarding Plan for a Fractional CPO in SaaS

September 2, 2025 • 12 min read

In the fast-paced world of SaaS, every hire is critical, but a product leader—especially a fractional one—can make or break your growth trajectory. For SaaS founders, CEOs, and product leaders, bringing in a Fractional CPO (Chief Product Officer) isn’t just about filling a gap; it’s about injecting seasoned expertise to accelerate product-led growth. However, without […]

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Fractional CPO Pricing Models: How to Calculate

August 25, 2025 • 6 min read

Understanding fractional CPO pricing models Most fractional CPOs charge $150–$400/hour or $5k–$15k/month on retainer (scope- and stage-dependent). ROI is typically modeled as(ARR gained + churn-prevented ARR – total CPO cost) ÷ total CPO cost. If you’re a founder or CEO in a growth-stage B2B SaaS, you’ve probably felt the tension between needing senior product leadership […]

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Fractional CPO vs Full-Time CPO: A Data-Driven Guide for Founders

August 21, 2025 • 9 min read

The decision to hire a product leader is one of the most critical inflection points for a growth-stage company. Get it right, and you unlock strategic clarity, accelerated growth, and a high-performing product team. Get it wrong, and you risk wasted runway, a demotivated team, and a stalled roadmap. For years, the only option was […]

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What a SaaS Fractional CPO Does for Series A and B Startups

August 12, 2025 • 5 min read

TL;DR A SaaS Fractional CPO gives Series A and B companies executive-level product leadership without the full-time cost. The role aligns product strategy, roadmap, pricing, and execution with revenue goals so you can scale with confidence. Why a Fractional CPO at Series A and B At Series A and B, you’re past the napkin stage […]

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