517 qualified fractional opportunities, posted-rate evidence, and one market takeaway.
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Week of September 21, 2026 · 517 active roles · 10% post compensation

Active roles
517
Qualified fractional and interim
Median posted rate
$100/hr
Based on 54 hourly ranges
+3%
Vs last week
20%
Remote
10%
Pay disclosed
What we’re seeing: Other leads qualified demand with 196 live roles. 20% of the qualified board is remote, and the posted hourly median is $100/hr across 54 usable ranges.

Five opportunities worth opening

Chosen for engagement clarity, useful compensation evidence, and role variety.

Fractional CFO/Controller
Olympic Veterinary · Renton, WA, US · $2,000-$4,000/mo
Why it made the cut: Posted compensation makes the opportunity easier to qualify quickly.
Director of Marketing (Fractional/Remote) — Commercial Real Estate
Razilience LLC · Remote, US · $50-$60/hr
Why it made the cut: Posted compensation makes the opportunity easier to qualify quickly.
Chief Compliance Officer for Broker Dealer - part time remote
Xnergy Financial · Remote, US · $33-$40/hr
Why it made the cut: Posted compensation makes the opportunity easier to qualify quickly.
Senior Fundraising Consultant / Fractional Chief Development Officer (6-9 Month Engagement)
YWCA Berkeley/Oakland · Berkeley, CA, US · $100-$150/hr
Why it made the cut: Posted compensation makes the opportunity easier to qualify quickly.
Interim Executive Director ( Must Submit Proposal)
Avenues for Youth · Minneapolis, MN, US · $95-$125/hr
Why it made the cut: Posted compensation makes the opportunity easier to qualify quickly.

Demand by function

Other 196 $110/hr median · n=20
CFO 110 $86/hr median · n=11
Head of function 73 $125/hr median · n=4
Director 65 $71/hr median · n=15
VP 21 No posted-rate median

Market shifts worth knowing

Three relevant developments selected for what they change for fractional professionals, not merely for mentioning “fractional.”

As AI reshapes business, the fractional CTO finds its moment
Why it matters: Deloitte research shows 21% of enterprises have mature agentic AI governance while 74% expect to use AI agents by 2027, driving 9% higher fractional CTO demand.
thenextweb.com
The Rise of the Fractional Executive: When Part-Time C-Suite Leadership Makes Sense
Why it matters: Fractional executives provide senior leadership without full-time hires, with guidance on when the model is most effective for businesses.
webtech360.com
The CMO’s Job Has Outgrown Marketing
Why it matters: Gartner reports only 14% of CMOs make enterprise growth strategy decisions, highlighting a critical gap in CMO responsibilities.
inc.com

Early signals worth researching

Three recent Form D filings with verified operating context. These are research triggers, not evidence that a company is hiring.

SovAI, Inc.
CA · Other Technology · 2026-09-18
 $1.5M
Company snapshot
What it does: SovAI designs, builds, and operates sovereign AI compute campuses.
How it makes money: SovAI earns revenue by delivering AI capacity to enterprises, communities, and nations through behind-the-meter compute campuses.
Known for: Sovereign AI compute campuses with on-site generation and high-density GPU infrastructure.
Relevant to: What are the operational implications of SovAI's behind-the-meter AI compute campuses for independent operators?
What to investigate: How does SovAI's orchestration platform optimize fuel, power, and compute to maximize revenue?
Zedge, Inc. (ZDGE)
NY · Other Technology · 2026-09-18
 $7.7M
Company snapshot
What it does: ZEDGE is a digital content company offering mobile apps for ringtones and wallpapers, and a marketplace for digital content.
How it makes money: ZEDGE earns revenue through its mobile apps and digital content marketplace, attracting approximately 43 million monthly active users globally.
Known for: popular mobile apps for ringtones and wallpapers
Relevant to: What strategies has ZEDGE employed to maintain its user base of 43 million monthly active users?
What to investigate: How does ZEDGE's expansion of its digital content portfolio impact its revenue streams?
Gutsy, Inc.
MA · Other · 2026-09-18
 $7.5M
Company snapshot
What it does: Gutsy, Inc. is a probiotic drinks business operating under the name Culture Pop Soda.
How it makes money: Gutsy, Inc. earns revenue by selling probiotic sodas.
Known for: Probiotic sodas sold in the US.
Relevant to: What strategies has Gutsy, Inc. employed to gain distribution for its functional sodas?
What to investigate: How does Gutsy, Inc.'s probiotic soda product differentiate itself in the competitive soft drinks market?

Source: SEC Form D filings generated 2026-09-20.

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Method: public listings are deduplicated, then filtered for both fractional or interim engagement language and relevant role scope. Compensation is shown in the employer’s posted unit; hourly medians use only listings with usable hourly ranges.

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