About Us

FRAK is a conference for Fractional Pros put on by Fractional Pros

What is FRAK?

Frak is an in-person conference for Fractional Executives (CxO’s) where experienced CxO’s can come and learn how to optimize their business, network, and share their experience and expertise. Where new Fractionals or “Fractionally Curious” can explore the world of Solopreneurship and see if it is for them and learn the skills that will help them build a successful CxO business. And it is a place for small business to come and find resources (CxO’s) that can be critical solutions to their growth challenges. A Fractional CxO occupies a permanent seat on a leadership team in a fraction of the time thought necessary.

Is FRAK Inclusive?

Welcome to FRAK! We're excited to have you join our community of forward-thinking professionals. Our strength lies in the diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives each of you brings to the table. Here's what we stand for and how we aim to create an enriching experience for everyone:Our Commitment to You

Embracing Professional Diversity: We celebrate the variety of skills, expertise, and industry backgrounds that make up our community. Your unique professional voice matters here!
Fostering Inclusion: We're dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to participate fully, regardless of their background or experience level.
Encouraging Connections: We believe in the power of bringing people together. We encourage you to reach out, share ideas, and form meaningful professional connections with fellow attendees.
Ensuring Accessibility: We strive to make our events and spaces accessible to all. Your comfort and ability to participate fully are our priorities.
Promoting Respect: We value mutual respect and professionalism in all interactions. We invite you to approach each conversation with an open mind and a spirit of curiosity.

Our Vision for Diverse Talent in Business
At FRAK, we're committed to:

Bringing diverse talent and wisdom to small and medium businesses through fractional roles
Supporting professionals in succeeding in these fractional positions
Cultivating an ecosystem where varied perspectives drive innovation and growth
Empowering businesses to access a wider range of expertise and experiences

We believe that by connecting diverse professional talent with businesses in need, we can create more dynamic, resilient, and successful organizations.How You Can Contribute

Be Open: Embrace the opportunity to learn from those with different professional backgrounds and experiences.
Be Supportive: Offer encouragement and assistance to fellow community members, especially those new to fractional roles.
Be Curious: Ask questions, share your insights, and engage in constructive dialogues about the future of work and business.
Be Mindful: Consider how your words and actions might impact others, and strive to create a positive atmosphere for all professionals in our community.

Let's Grow Together!
We're excited about the incredible exchanges, innovations, and professional relationships that will emerge from our community. If you have ideas on how we can make FRAK even more inclusive and supportive of diverse talent in fractional roles, we'd love to hear from you!For any questions, suggestions, or support, our team is here for you 24/7 at hello@fractionalconference.com. During events, look for our friendly team members who are always ready to assist.Welcome to FRAK – where every professional voice is valued, every experience matters, and together, we're shaping the future of work!

What Inspired FRAK?

FRAK arose from executives unexpectedly facing unplanned corporate exits mid-career. Cast adrift from their work “families”, the job search cycle often led to being overlooked for full-time roles in favor of less expensive candidates. Discovering fractional executive consulting as an alternate path revealed a compelling way to leverage deep expertise as a solopreneur. But there was no event or community to support this niche. Identifying this gap, the founders rallied a team of fractional executives to explore creating a conference tailored for their needs. Within just 4 months, their committed efforts made the inaugural Fractional Conference 2023 a reality. (FRAK for short.)

What does the future of FRAK look like?

The goals are to create a global movement using a TedX-inspired hub and satellite model, targeting 1,000 attendees and $2 billion in economic impact over 5 years. Fractional Conference (FRAK) aims to foster meaningful connections, professional development, and new opportunities across the entire fractional ecosystem.

It has become the catalyst convening fractional professionals and the small businesses they propel forward. With an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion, the passion is to empower fractionals while fueling growth and innovation for underrepresented business owners. (The 33 million start up, small and mid-market businsesses that represent 50% of US GDP, and thier market colleagues and counterparts across the globe.)

What started as filling a new niche has evolved into elevating the fractional model as a new force for professional fulfillment and prosperity for workers, and new access to outstanding talent businesses worldwide.

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have the heart.” -Elizabeth Andrew

A huge thank you to the following volunteers who are supporting FRAK 2024 before, during and after the conference through countless hours of work.

"Your talent and heart are beautiful and we are so grateful!" - Liz Otteson, FRAK Director of Community

Stacey Geraghty
Atiba de Souza
Amy Amann
Rachel Anevski
Cosmin Gabriel
Patrick Seaton
Kristin Nordling
Jeff Eddy
Bryan McDonald
Shuey Teitelbaum
Dan Peters
Betsy Stevens
Debora Stahl
Richard Gentner
Rachel Anevski
Brian Numainville
Kim Kelty
Randy Hoepner