How to Land Fractional Contracts with Big-Name Companies in Today’s Tech World
Big companies care less about your potential and more about proven outcomes.
One of the biggest myths about fractional consulting is that only startups or small businesses hire fractionals. In reality, major companies—think Google, Amazon, JPMorgan, Meta, Netflix, Salesforce, and Fortune 500 enterprises—regularly bring on fractional specialists. Why? Because even the largest organizations have short-term gaps, urgent projects, or areas where it doesn’t make sense to hire a full-time employee.
If you’ve been wondering how to break into big-name fractional work, here’s the blueprint:
Why Big Companies Hire Fractional Talent
Specialized Expertise on Demand – Big firms don’t always have niche experts in-house (e.g., cybersecurity, AI ethics, product scaling). They’d rather bring in a fractional pro than spend months hiring.
Cost Efficiency – A fractional consultant at $150–$250/hour is still cheaper than paying a $250K+ full-time senior role plus benefits.
Speed – Fractionals are plug-and-play. No 6-month onboarding cycle. You start, deliver, and exit.
Risk Management – They can test a new initiative or fill a leadership gap without committing to a full-time hire.