Rob Saltrese: Fractional Consulting, AI’s Role in Executive Efficiency, and Scaling SaaS Startups

Rob Saltrese is the founder of Scale-Up Advisors and CxO LAB, helping SaaS startups scale by providing leadership expertise through fractional consulting. In this episode, we explore how fractional executives can bring high-level expertise into organizations without the long-term commitment of full-time hires. We also discuss the role of AI in business transformation, leadership challenges, and how to vet top talent.

EPISODE LINKS:

• Rob Saltrese LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-saltrese-17263a2/
• CxO LAB Website: https://www.cxolab.io/

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 Intro and background

00:01:04 Fractional Consulting[00:06:58] Impact of COVID and Remote Work

00:11:38 AI in Business Transformation

00:15:00 Future of Startups and Investment Trends

00:24:47 Mindset Shift in Modern Work Culture

00:27:50 The Value of Diverse Experience in Leadership

00:28:43 Hiring Fractional Executives: Tips and Advice

00:30:47 Evaluating the Impact of Fractional Executives

00:32:59 The Benefits of Fast Decision-Making in Hiring

00:38:40 When Fractional Executives Might Not Be the Best Fit

00:41:20 Aligning Incentives and Overcoming Investor Bias

00:43:19 Closing

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