.03 Operations
Startup without a product manager. But you need one.
Hands-on support when you can't (or don't want to) hire full-time. Fractional PM and fractional data analyst: I integrate with your team for as long as you need to scale your startup with data.
The problem
The team gap
You're a 5-15 person startup. You don't know when to hire a senior product manager at 80K+, but you can't keep going without someone thinking about product full-time.
Founders do everything: product, sales, operations, funding. The result is that the product moves forward, but without strategy or process.
Same with data: your startup without a data team needs someone to look at metrics, but you don't know when to hire a full-time data analyst.
Typical situations
- The CTO is playing PM while leading tech
- You just closed a round and need to accelerate without losing focus
- You want to hire a PM but don't know what to look for
- The technical team needs someone to give them direction
- Nobody has time to look at data or define metrics
The solution
How it works
I integrate with your team as if I were part of it. I'm not an external consultant who shows up once a month: I'm there day-to-day.
Fractional Product
I act as your PM 2-3 days a week. I prioritize, define specs, talk to users, work with the technical team.
- Roadmap and backlog management
- Specs and acceptance criteria
- Research and user validation
- Stakeholder coordination
Fractional Data
I set up analytics, define metrics, create dashboards, and analyze experiment results.
- Tracking setup and maintenance
- Weekly metrics analysis
- A/B test design and analysis
- Product/business reports
Process setup
I implement the minimum processes for the team to work better, without unnecessary bureaucracy.
- Product rituals (planning, reviews)
- Prioritization processes
- Essential documentation
- Tools and workflows
Team mentoring
I train founders or employees so they can take on the product/data role when the time comes.
- 1:1 sessions with founders or leads
- Knowledge transfer
- PM/Data hiring support
- New hire onboarding
Flexible and adaptable
No fixed packages. We define together what you need and for how long.
Specific support for specific moments: launch, new feature, metrics definition.
Active PM/Data role. Participation in day-to-day team and product decisions.
Full temporary dedication. Ideal for transitions or critical moments.
When to hire a product manager or data analyst?
A guide for founders on the ideal time to make your first product or data hire, what profile to look for, and how to transition from a fractional model.
Coming soon
With an exit plan
My goal is not to stay forever. It's to help you grow until you can have your own product and data team.
While I work with you, I document everything, train the team, and prepare the transition for when you hire internally.
I can even help you define the profile, interview candidates, and onboard the new PM or Data Analyst.
The typical path
Intensive entry
2-3 months at higher dedication to establish foundations
Stabilization
3-6 months maintaining pace and training the team
Transition
Gradual reduction + internal hiring support
Availability
Occasional advisory if you need it in the future
Need operational support?
Tell me your situation and let's see what collaboration model makes sense.
