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Engagement
How to engage with us
You either know what you need and schedule a 15-minute call to book a service from our menu OR we offer a complimentary deep dive of your startup interested in bringing on a fractional leader.
We review your pitch deck, operations, financials and anything you want us to look at.
We will create an engagement plan for you depending on your needs.
This can range from high-level advisory to deep operational help.
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Without the collective we would have not closed this round so quickly. Everything felt like such a breeze - very different from my past fundraising experience.
Founder of a post-seed robotics company
We thought we had a pitch deck but didn't get any meetings. One of the Crest members created a pitch deck and within a month we received a $6M term sheet at $60M post-money valuation!
Fintech Startup Raising Post-Seed
It makes a huge difference to work with professionals. A lot of startup work is trial and error and it saves so much time and headache to know what to do next thanks to their stellar group of highly professional advisors.
Founder of a pre-A startup in Agtech
- Strategic
- Fundraising
- GoToMarket ("GTM")
- Business Models
- Growth
- Sales
Equity + Retainer combinations
Advisory
We help you find the right advisor
- COO
- CMO
- CPO
- CRO
- CFO
- CTO
on avg. $7,000 - 10,000/month
Fractional C-Suite
We find your fractional ...
- Pitch Deck
- Mini Brand Refresh
- Bookkeeping
- Accounting
- Financial Forecast and Deal Room Setup
- Marketing (Ads, Content, ...)
- CRM
- Media Training
- PR
- HR for early-stage
- Growth Hacking
- Performance Marketing
$1,000-$8,000
Services
We help with ...
Complimentary Startup Deep Dive (1hr)
- Pitch
- Financials
- Ops and GTM
- Sales
- Hiring Plan
Get free advice on how to scale to your next milestone. Crest delivers a written recommendation plan. Also helpful for your next raise.
No strings attached
Deep Dive
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What's the best growth marketing strategy at the moment?
What are the financial implications of warrants vs. RSUs?
Is now the right time to fundraise and what's the valuation I should aim for?
How do I hire a sales team, how do I manage them and how do I compensate them?
Want to choose from a menu of services? We've got you covered!
... Pitch Creation, Sales Deck, Ops Checklist, Deal Room Creation, Media Training and so much more.
Need a doer and builder at the leadership level? We've got you covered! We find your fractional ...
CMO, COO, CFO, CTO, CRO, CPO, CFO
Need doers in marketing, growth, sales, product development, operations, and accounting?
We refer you to our vetted members or partners.
Reviews & Services
Fractional Leaders
Operations
Support
free
from $1000
no fee
Apply for a FREE Deep Dive
The Deep Dive evaluation includes prioritized next steps to reach your next milestone and talent recommendations. No strings attached.
Space is very limited. Apply today. Must have raised $1M+ to qualify
“I really appreciate the time you all took to do a deep dive with our startup - it’s clear who we need on board to reach our sales goals.”
Why fractional is the way to go ...
Key Benefits of Fractional Leadership for Startups
- typical engagement is 10hr/week -
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Expertise on Demand: Gain access to seasoned professionals who can provide strategic guidance and navigate complex challenges.
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Cost-Effective Solutions: Enjoy high-level expertise without the long-term financial commitment of full-time hires.
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Flexibility: Scale your leadership team in tandem with your business needs, ensuring you have the right skills at the right time.
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Fresh Perspectives: Benefit from diverse industry knowledge and best practices that can set your startup on a trajectory for success.
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Access to Investor Networks: Leverage the fractional executive's connections to potential investors, enhancing your chances of securing funding.
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Rapid Problem-Solving: Tap into diverse experiences from various industries to quickly identify and solve complex problems unique to startups.
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Mentorship and Knowledge Transfer: Receive invaluable insights and develop internal talent through guidance from experienced leaders.
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Investor Appeal: Enhance credibility with potential investors by demonstrating access to high-level expertise and professional management.
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Focus on Core Business: Delegate specific areas to fractional executives, allowing founders to concentrate on vision and product development.
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Risk Mitigation: Navigate potential pitfalls and regulatory challenges with the help of experienced professionals, avoiding costly mistakes.
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Bridging the Execution Gap: Benefit from leaders who not only advise but also implement strategies, bringing hands-on execution to your team.
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Diverse Experience: Apply insights from multiple industries and companies to solve your unique challenges creatively.
