Unlocking Potential: How Fractional Work Empowers Talent and Businesses

The Surge of Fractional Work

Remote work has created a new paradigm of business and opened opportunities for significant change in the employment landscape. Leading this transformation is Fraction, an innovative company redefining employment by making fractional labor the new norm. Fraction is revolutionizing how companies operate and source talent, fundamentally altering traditional business models.

Living the Fractional Work Life

For founder Praveen Ghanta, Fraction was born out of his lived experience as a fractional developer himself and an employer of fractional developers. Seeking financial stability for his family while managing his startup HiddenLevers, Praveen himself worked as a fractional developer while starting his last company. As the startup grew, he leveraged fractional hiring. This strategy proved essential, helping power team growth on the way to a successful acquisition. Praveen’s achievements in fractional recruiting were instrumental in his entrepreneurial journey.

These impactful experiences led Ghanta to start Fraction. By embracing fractional employment, businesses can access high-level expertise without the cost of full-time hires. Enhanced by AI tools like Copilot, fractional workers deliver exceptional results efficiently, leading to increased productivity and cost savings for employers. For workers, this model offers greater flexibility and opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technology, allowing them to manage their time and interests effectively.

The success of Fraction is best illustrated through the stories of individuals who have embraced fractional work.

CTOs Embracing Innovation

Jeremy King and Earnest Berry, both fractional CTOs/Software Architects with over 20 years of experience, are driven by their passion for exploring new technologies.

Earnest Berry, whose career spans from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, started as a Y-Combinator founder and is now the Principal Engineer at a leading email marketing platform. Berry embraced fractional work to stay connected with the startup scene and experiment with new technologies. "Fractional work gives me the opportunity to work with growing companies and implement new technologies," said Berry. "It also allows me to continuously expand my skills and stay at the forefront of the industry."

Jeremy King's background as a CTO and Software Architect for large organizations like NetJets turned into fractional work to let him explore emerging technologies and new industries. “Fractional work helps me stay ahead in tech innovation while also broadening my industry experience,” says King. "Through fractional work, I've worked across health tech, insurance tech, and marketing tech, as well as with several venture-back companies."

The Journey as Founder and Fractional Project Manager

Caleb Dykema, a fractional project manager, chose this path to maintain his role as a startup founder while contributing to other projects. As a founder, Caleb knows what it takes to bring a product from concept to market and applies this perspective with his fractional clients. “Fractional work enables me to apply my skills where they're needed most without compromising my commitment to my startup,” Dykema explains. His ability to juggle multiple roles highlights the versatility and benefits of fractional employment.

Balancing Act Between Work and Study

Thomas Casez, a fractional senior developer with nearly 10 years of experience, balances his professional commitments while returning to school. With previous positions at National Geographic and as lead engineer at a leading digital agency, Casez needed to step back to focus on his education. “Fractional work allows me to maintain my real-world dev skills and earn an income while pursuing my degree,” Casez notes. This flexibility is crucial as he advances both his education and career simultaneously.

An Opportunity to Stay in the Startup World

Dhwani Patel, a fractional senior developer with over 14 years of experience, found the perfect balance between her professional and personal life through Fraction. After a successful fintech exit, Dhwani worked in various big company roles but sought more. Fractional work allowed her to engage with fast-paced startups and new technologies while maintaining family time. “Fractional work has given me the freedom to manage my schedule, be hands-on with new tech, and still deliver top-quality work for my clients,” Patel shares.

Paving the Way for Future Work

By embracing fractional employment, Fraction is paving the way for a new era of work, offering unparalleled opportunities for both talent and organizations. These stories illustrate that Fraction’s innovative model is not just about changing how work is done. It's about providing opportunities that would otherwise not be available. Fractional work offers the flexibility, efficiency, and expertise needed to thrive in today’s dynamic work environment.

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