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Toptal is a marketplace for top Fractional CPOs. Top companies and startups hire Fractional Chief Product Officer (CPO) freelancers from Toptal for their mission-critical projects.

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Gabriel Ignacio

Freelance Fractional CPO
Canada
Toptal Member Since January 6, 2021

Gabriel has a reputation for getting things done as an entrepreneurial expert-generalist (polymath) with diverse experiences. He is passionate about employing finance, entrepreneurship, and technology in making the world a better place for generations to come. Gabriel has extensive experiences in a global, regional, and C-suite scale as CEO and COO in four early-stage startups, two top global banks, and a multinational consumer packaged goods company.

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Chris Busch

Freelance Fractional CPO
United States
Toptal Member Since January 27, 2020

Chris is a self-starting entrepreneur who transforms visions into compelling SaaS product strategies and delivers ROI. He's invented and led product, design, and CI/CD engineering up to 130 FTE for impactful products in real-time analytics, NLP, and IoT for consumer/enterprise markets as well as healthcare AI/ML. Chris's platforms generate $350 million in revenue, using emerging technologies at SAP and Cognizant. He is a two-time recipient of the "IoT Evolution Product of the Year" award.

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Ryan D. Hatch

Freelance Fractional CPO
United States
Toptal Member Since July 26, 2019

Ryan is a product leader and previous SaaS co-founder with ten years of B2B and B2C product experience, growing new products with a blend of GTM strategy, rapid prototyping, customer insights, and data analytics. He firmly believes in the power of autonomous teams, customer empathy, funnel metrics, and continuous experimentation. Ryan leads products from the innovation stage and encourages teams to design and grow products that customers love.

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Calin Drimbau

Freelance Fractional CPO
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since April 20, 2020

Calin is a dynamic product leader with over ten years of powering fast-growing start-ups. He has led the development of new products in the data analytics, legal tech, and healthcare markets, achieving impressive commercial gains. In the B2B SaaS space, he has worked directly with high profile Fortune 500 companies. He leads by example, leveraging confidence and vision to inspire high performing, collaborative teams.

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Amleto Montinari

Freelance Fractional CPO
Spain
Toptal Member Since July 9, 2020

Amleto is a seasoned product and strategy manager with extensive experience building B2B software. His work with PayPal, JP Morgan, his own startup, and Worldsensing saw him build a deep understanding of purchase mechanisms in the B2B software and SaaS space. He has successfully launched countless products that proved to be profit-driving and resource-saving. Amleto launched software that won several international awards.

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Laurie Harvey

Freelance Fractional CPO
United States
Toptal Member Since October 26, 2018

Laurie is a skilled leader who drives unprecedented results. Starting from the ground up, she's a strong leader who leverages her ability to inspire results, focusing on prioritizing high-impact efforts. She has led both marketing and product management during her extensive career. Laurie has delivered B2B and B2C offerings for startups and enterprises, exceeding customer expectations, solving their most pressing challenges, and fulfilling new market opportunities.

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Derek Anderson

Freelance Fractional CPO
United States
Toptal Member Since December 13, 2019

Derek has 20 years of experience growing businesses by thrilling customers and solving real-world problems. He has served in roles ranging from VP of marketing to CTO and CEO. His expertise bridges the gap between executive vision and technical execution when delivering complex solutions at an enterprise scale. With his hands-on style and “get it done” attitude, Derek has worked with global firms such as Facebook, Cisco, Cemex, Coca-Cola, Ford, and many SMBs and startups.

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Dr. Karim Badawi

Freelance Fractional CPO
Switzerland
Toptal Member Since May 28, 2020

Karim is a passionate product and strategy professional with 15 years of experience in many markets with multi-nationals and startups in B2B and B2C. He enjoys excellent qualifications including an Executive MBA from a top business school and a Ph.D. in engineering and technology from a global top-5 university. He considers himself a life-long learner. Karim is an empathic people leader who has managed high-worth products from ideation to phase-out.

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How to Hire Fractional CPOs Through Toptal

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Talk to One of Our Industry Experts

A Toptal director of product management will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right Fractional CPO for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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Work with your new Fractional CPO for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

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FAQs

  • How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

    Typically, you can hire a Fractional CPO with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your Fractional CPO, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • How do I hire a Fractional CPO?

    To hire the right Fractional CPO, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect Fractional CPOs for your project.

  • How are Toptal Fractional CPOs different?

    At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Fractional CPOs to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched Fractional CPOs ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • Can you hire Fractional CPOs on an hourly basis or for project-based tasks?

    You can hire Fractional CPOs on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire an expert for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our Fractional CPOs can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Fractional CPOs?

    We make sure that each engagement between you and your Fractional CPO begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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  • Trusted Experts Only

    Trusted Experts Only

    All of our talent are seasoned experts who ramp up quickly, readily contribute as core team members, and work with you to minimize onboarding time.

  • The Right Fit

    The Right Fit

    We have a knack for matching you with the right fit. Start working with your new hire on a no-risk trial period, paying only if satisfied.

  • Scale as Needed

    Scale as Needed

    Hire talent within 48 hours and scale your team up or down as needed, no strings attached.

  • Seamless Hiring

    Seamless Hiring

    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDA’s. Let us take care of the overhead while you focus on building great products.

  • Flexible Engagements

    Flexible Engagements

    Choose the engagement type that suits your needs — hourly, part-time, or full-time — with the ability to change anytime.

  • Expert Talent Matching

    Expert Talent Matching

    Focus on your project and enjoy support from your dedicated account executive and expert talent matcher.

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