Question 1

What does a fractional CPO do for a deeptech or spacetech company?

Accepted Answer

A fractional CPO translates hard engineering and IP into a commercial story — pricing, positioning, and go-to-market — that investors, prime contractors, and enterprise buyers can evaluate and act on. For deeptech and spacetech companies specifically, that means connecting technical readiness (TRL, IP maturity) to commercial milestones, not simplifying the technology.

Question 2

How is a fractional CPO different from a product management consultant?

Accepted Answer

A consultant advises and leaves. A fractional CPO owns the commercial product strategy — pricing, GTM motion, positioning, and roadmap prioritization — as an embedded part-time member of the leadership team, accountable for outcomes rather than recommendations.

Question 3

How much does a fractional CPO cost?

Accepted Answer

Perigee Advisory engagements run $10,000–$15,000 per month, month-to-month with no long-term lock-in. Most clients engage for 3–9 months — typically through a fundraise, a repositioning, or a pre-exit commercial cleanup.

Question 4

How long do fractional CPO engagements typically run?

Accepted Answer

Engagements start with a 30-minute conversation and a focused commercial diagnostic, then move to a monthly retainer. Most run 3 to 9 months, scoped to a specific commercial milestone rather than an open-ended retainer.