This episode of the CTOx Podcast explores how fractional leadership extends beyond technology into the very core functions of business. Marissa and Lior unpack why roles in legal, finance, and marketing have long operated fractionally, even if not called that, and how this perspective helps founders and CEOs better understand the value of a Fractional CTO. With clarity and candor, the discussion reframes fractional work as efficient leadership, not part-time labor, offering practical ways to rethink organizational design. You’ll learn:• Why “fractional” refers to financial structure, not leadership quality• How legal and finance functions set the precedent for fractional leadership• The role of identity and industry history in shaping perceptions of fractional executives• Practical frameworks for deciding which roles should be fractional versus in-house• Signals that indicate a business is misaligning full-time and part-time talent This conversation challenges traditional assumptions about full-time leadership and highlights how fractional executives drive efficiency across core business functions. Fractional CTOs and tech leaders looking to reimagine their value in the modern economy won’t want to miss these insights.  🔔 Subscribe to the CTOx Podcast for more strategies to thrive as a FractionalCTO. #FractionalCTO #TechLeadership #BusinessStrategy #StartupGrowth #OrganizationalDesign