Traditional executive search firms don't want you to know about three significant hidden costs: lengthy onboarding periods that drain resources for 3-6 months, equity demands that dilute your ownership by 0.5-2%, and hefty headhunter fees that add 25-33% to your first-year costs. solace eliminates these hidden expenses through faster onboarding, no equity requirements, and zero search fees - saving you up to 70% in total hidden costs.

Traditional executive search firms take 3-6 months to deliver candidates, creating costly leadership gaps. Solace is revolutionizing this process by connecting companies to pre-vetted executive talent in as little as 7 days, maintaining your business momentum when it matters most.

Executive hiring has changed - permanently. Traditional search methods are too slow, too costly, and too rigid for today’s fast-moving business landscape. The most forward-thinking CEOs are embracing flexible, outcomes-driven hiring models that provide faster access to top executive talent. From the rise of portfolio careers to the normalization of "try before you buy" arrangements, this article explores the five biggest shifts in executive hiring and how companies can adapt to stay ahead.

Startups thrive on innovation, but poor financial management can be their downfall - 82% fail due to cash flow issues. Venture capital firms are turning to fractional CFOs to protect their investments, ensuring startups have the financial strategy, cash flow stability, and scalability needed for success. With expert financial guidance, VC-backed companies can reduce risk, boost valuations, and drive long-term growth. Discover why fractional CFOs are the future of venture success.

A fractional CFO provides venture capital funds with expert financial leadership on a flexible, cost-effective basis. Learn how to find the right CFO, key benefits, and how they can streamline fund operations, investor relations, and compliance.

Is a fractional CPO the missing piece in your product strategy puzzle? Whether you're a startup ready for takeoff or a scaling company facing growing pains, this guide explores how a fractional Chief Product Officer can be a game-changer. Discover the benefits, from cutting through market noise to navigating complex challenges, and learn if this flexible leadership solution is right for your stage of growth. Get clear, jargon-free insights to help you make the smart choice for your product's future.

Is your company growing fast and need expert product leadership but aren't ready for a full-time C-suite salary? A fractional Chief Product Officer (CPO) might be the perfect solution! This guide explores how to hire one.

Hiring an executive is a big decision - but have you considered the true cost beyond salary? From recruitment fees to turnover risks, the expenses add up fast. For growing companies, fractional executives offer a smarter, more flexible way to access top-tier leadership without the full-time price tag.

In this blog, we break down the real cost of executive hiring and explore why fractional leadership is gaining traction as the go-to solution for scaling businesses.

four sets of questions to help you hire better - a breakdown of solace’s role validation / specification methodology.

There’s a budding case for enterprise companies to leverage fractional professionals - both seasoned and junior talent - which we’re currently seeing emerge in the market.