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Startups & SMEs
Join the Talentscaling revolution! Extend your team with experienced operators.Fractional. Flexible. Low-risk and high impact.
Flexer is a fractional talent service, matching your business with the top Gamechangers in the industry!
We work with some of the world's most experienced operators. They want to do great work, but not in full employment.With Flexer, you can win these specialists for your business: to solve problems, fill skills gaps and drive success.We supercharge your growth, help you break into new markets and embed the best of AI.
Our Experienced Operators
CMOs
Broad range of cutting edge marketing skillsets
GTM Experts
Sharp BizDev pros with deep local network
CFOs
Experienced partners for fundraising and expansion
Product/Ops
Bridging between the market and your product
The Flexer advantage is your competitive advantage
Optimize your teams with the skills you need at every growth stage.Optimize your talent costs.Gain access to diverse perspectives, deep experience and strategic minds - at scale.
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What we solve for Startups & SMEs
We are geared to achieve your goals and solve specific problems on the way
Enter new markets
Hone in on the right market, value proposition and business model
Win Customers
Identify your beachhead, sharpen your value proposition, pitch and pricing
Scale your model
Develop your ideal customer profile, sales process and start marketing
Product iteration
Learn from your first customers to adapt your product roadmap
Multi-market growth
Adapt to new markets, evolve your infrastructure
AI-Powered marketing
Advance your business by embedding an AI-powered marketing Co-Pilot
Fundraising ++
Get fundable, by telling your investor story in words and numbers
Strategic Alliances
Build the right partner ecosystem that can leapfrog your growth
New Infrastructure
As you grow, uplevel your organisation: people, finances, compliance
Our Partners
'If you want to go far, go together'Our partners and collaborators are change agents, pioneering new models and technologies
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Startups: Beat your Talent Problem!
Startups: Beat your Talent Problem!
Are you worried about having the right skills on your team? Whether you’re entering new markets, growing your customer base, raising funds or pivoting to a new business model: If you're running a startup, talent is likely top of mind. Why is it so tough to have the right skillsets at the right moment?
The Need for Speed
Running at 100 miles per hour, many founders find themselves saying, "I wish I had hired for this role much earlier - but 6 months ago I had no idea I needed it…" The reality is that by the time a new hire joins and gets up to speed, the business needs may have already evolved. This constant chase can lead to missed opportunities and stagnated growth.
Choosing Between Critical Roles
Another common dilemma is having to choose between critical roles. Should you hire a go-to-market pro, a customer success manager, or a marketeer? The harsh reality is that many startups can only afford to add one headcount at a time, even though they need all three. This forces tough decisions and compromises that can impact growth and efficiency.
The Impact Delay
Waiting 6-9 months for a new hire to make an impact is usually not viable. In a fast-moving environment, delays in getting new team members up to speed frequently result in lost momentum and missed opportunities, which startups cannot afford.
The Need for Experienced Operators
At certain moments and growth phases in the life cycle, startups need experienced operators to guide them, but affording these seasoned professionals is a significant hurdle. High salaries and benefits packages can strain limited budgets, leaving them with less experienced teams that can't always get the needed results.
Think: Agile Talent
What if startups could add talent in an agile way? This is where the concept of flexible, adaptable teams comes into play. Bringing in experienced operators on a fractional basis at affordable rates, startups can get the expertise they need without the full-time salary burden. These flexible teams can match the stage of your startup and your goals, adapting as your business evolves and grows.
What is Fractional Leadership?
Unlike traditional full-time executives, fractional leaders work for multiple companies simultaneously, providing their expertise and guidance as needed. This model allows startups to tap into top-tier talent without the financial burden and commitment of a full-time hire. Unlike consultants, fractional leaders not only offer advice and strategic recommendations but are embedded with the team, involved in the day-to-day operations and see projects through to implementation. They often take on an interim leadership role, actively participating in the decision-making process and execution of strategies. This hands-on approach ensures that their insights are directly applied, leading to more effective and timely results.
Practical Benefits of Hiring Fractional Leaders
1. Cost Efficiency
One of the most significant advantages of hiring fractional leaders is cost efficiency. Full-time executives can command high salaries, which are a heavy burden for startups and shorten runway. Fractional leaders, on the other hand, provide the expertise needed at a fraction of the cost. This model allows startups to allocate their funds more effectively, directing funds to other critical areas of the business.
2. Access to Top Talent
Fractional leaders are often seasoned professionals with a wealth of experience in their respective fields. They bring a high level of expertise and strategic insight that might be otherwise unattainable for smaller companies. By engaging fractional leaders, startups can benefit from the knowledge and skills of top-tier talent without the long-term commitment.
3. Flexibility and Scalability
The needs of a startup can change rapidly, and hiring a full-time executive may not provide the necessary flexibility. Fractional leaders can be brought on board as needed and for as long as required. This arrangement allows startups to scale their leadership team in response to changing business needs, ensuring they have the right expertise at the right time.
4. Faster Time to Impact
Experienced fractional leaders hit the ground running, providing immediate value to the organization. Their extensive experience coupled with a proven operating model allows them to quickly understand the company's needs and implement effective strategies. This quick turnaround is crucial for startups that need to maintain momentum and capitalize on opportunities swiftly.
5. Reduced Hiring Risks
At certain moment in the startup life cycle, hiring full-time executives involves significant risks, including the potential for misalignment with the company’s culture or objectives. Fractional leaders reduce this risk as they can be engaged on a trial basis. If the fit is not right, adjustments can be made without the complexities and costs associated with terminating a full-time executive.
6. Laser sharp Focus
Fractional leaders are highly focused on specific objectives. Whether it’s driving a go-to-market strategy, improving customer success, or enhancing marketing efforts, these leaders bring a targeted approach to their roles. This laser sharp focus helps in achieving specific business goals more effectively.
Adding variable talent to your team
The agile talent solution through fractional leaders offers startups a practical, cost-effective, and flexible approach to building a high-performing leadership team. By leveraging the expertise of fractional operators, startups can navigate the complexities of growth more effectively, adapt to changing needs swiftly, and ultimately drive their success - whether it’s an interim fix, a project or even a long-term solution. If you're facing hiring challenges, consider whether an agile, flexible approach can be the key to unlocking your startup's potential.
Experience Marketing Magic with AI
We're proud to partner with mavic to bring mavic's AI brand marketer to Startups and SMEs worldwide.Flexer’s AI-expert CMOs implement and optimize mavic to maximize the impact of Marketing for your business
Do you want to Turbocharge your Marketing? Watch our webinar to hear from the Flexer and Mavic Founders:
🎯 Why marketing for startups doesn’t need to be painful, complicated or expensive🎯 An honest no-nonsense assessment of what AI can do - and what it cannot do - for your startup’s marketing🎯 What to watch out for in startup Marketing to get it right🎯 How to balance human x AI for the most cost-effective approach to marketing
Are you just getting started with AI?Book one of our readiness workshops for an easy start
AI Readiness - light
A strategic discovery session - a starting point on your journey in marketing AIA half day workshop that gives you with an overview of what AI is, what are the common use cases, and what solutions exist.Based on your business and marketing needs, we recommend best use of AI and concrete steps for implementation
AI Readiness - full audit
A full audit to discover your AI readiness within marketing, in 3 parts:Stakeholder interviews
Company team survey
A full day workshopIncludes AI readiness report gauging team stakeholder needs, limitations & risks, and key considerations for implementations
Are you ready to launch your AI brand marketer? Work with our experienced CMOs for maximum benefit
As easy as 1 - 2 - 3
Tell us about your business and your goals
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Operationalize your AI brand marketer: Plan and run campaigns, refine, iterate & optimize