Fractional CxO Technology Leadership
Technology leadership shouldn’t wait for a 6-month executive search.
You can have hands-on technology leadership placed in your company exactly when you need it.
Whether that’s a few hours a week or a full-time seat during a transition.
FRACTIONAL CTO
For companies that need ongoing senior technical leadership - architecture decisions, engineering management, vendor and build-vs-buy calls - without the cost of a full-time executive. Typically a standing weekly or monthly commitment alongside your existing team.
INTERIM CTO
For companies mid-transition - a CTO just left, you’re between hires, or you’re heading into a critical technical milestone (a launch, an audit, a fundraise) and can’t afford a leadership gap. Full-time or near full-time engagement, bridging the gap until a permanent hire is ready - or handing that hire a healthier team than you found.
FRACTIONAL CIO
For companies where the technology conversation is really a business conversation - IT strategy, systems, vendor management, and technology investment tied to business goals, not just product delivery. A good fit for non-technology companies that need senior technology judgment at the leadership table.
HOW IT WORKS
DISCOVERY CALL
We walk through what’s actually going on and what kind of leadership gap you have.
SCOPE & FIT
We define the engagement together: focus areas, hours, and timeline based on what you actually need.
EMBED
Bob steps in, working directly with your team from week one.
WHY 808 PARTNERS?
BOB CARROLL completed his computer science studies at the University of California, Irvine favoring coursework in application development and artificial intelligence. After finishing the development of his first product before graduation, he found his passion for launching products and embracing innovation. Bob quickly discovered the art of the demo as he sold his software up and down the west coast - an experience that broadened his oversight to include marketing, sales, and management as well as product.
Bob has brought passion and transformation to every company, no matter the size - from billion-dollar enterprises (Informix Software, Apollo Group, and Education Management) to innovative start-ups in EdTech, online dating, social media, and cryptocurrency. With his passion for start-ups and his Master in Business Administration, Bob launched 808 Partners fin 2016. His relentless desire to stay on top of the latest technology trends keeps him actively involved in every engagement - from design to delivery.
808 Partners, Inc. is incorporated in Arizona, Bob’s home state.
Interim CIO - B2C EdTech Company
CHALLENGE
The company’s CIO was departing, with a long-term replacement search still underway - leaving a leadership gap during active IT projects.
ENGAGEMENT
Bob stepped in as Interim CIO for a six-month bridge assignment.
OUTCOME
~ Drafted a lightweight IT Strategic Plan
~ Retained 100% of IT staff through the transition
~ Developed an effective CIO job description to guide the permanent search
~ Re-established IT credibility with internal business leaders
~ Increased velocity on IT project delivery
Interim CIO - Non-profit Organization
CHALLENGE
IT leadership departed abruptly, leaving enterprise systems administration in limbo and a key system inaccessible.
ENGAGEMENT
Bob stepped in on an emergency basis as Interim CIO.
OUTCOME
~ Transitioned all systems administrator roles for enterprise systems
~ Restored the non-working public website
~ Facilitated all critical public relations and marketing communications - CRM, email, blog and social media
~ Established IT presence among key business stakeholders
~ Built comprehensive systems inventory and password vault for business continuity
