Fractional CMO

Your startup needs a marketing leader.
Not another agency.

I embed in your team as a fractional CMO — building strategy, fixing what's broken, and creating measurable growth. 18+ years of experience across tech, AI, and fintech. All the expertise of a full-time CMO, without the full-time cost.

Chris Bruno
18+ Years in Marketing
$29M+ USD Client Funds Raised
30+ Companies Advised
2 Successful Exits

Most startups can't afford a full-time CMO. But they desperately need one.

01

Agencies don't care enough

You're one of 30 clients. They run playbooks, not strategy. When results don't come, they blame the algorithm.

02

Hiring a CMO is expensive

A full-time CMO costs £150K–£250K+. For a startup burning runway, that's not just expensive — it's reckless.

03

Founders aren't marketers

You built an incredible product. But marketing by gut feel and sporadic LinkedIn posts isn't a strategy. It's hope.

A fractional CMO who actually embeds in your business.

01

Audit & Strategy

I start by understanding your business, market, customers, and what's actually working (and what isn't). No cookie-cutter frameworks. A strategy built for your specific situation.

02

Build & Lead

I work alongside your team — or help you build one. Setting direction, managing execution, and making sure every pound spent on marketing has a clear purpose and measurable outcome.

03

Scale & Optimise

As traction builds, we double down on what works and cut what doesn't. I help you build the systems and processes so growth becomes repeatable — not accidental.

I've worked alongside founders like you.

I've built companies from scratch, raised capital, navigated failed launches, and figured out what actually moves the needle. I'm not a consultant who reads case studies — I've lived them.

I founded a global digital marketing agency serving tech, AI, and blockchain companies. I built and sold Your Gibraltar TV, hitting one million page views in its first year. I've held senior leadership at a regulated stock exchange, contributing to a USD $27M fintech raise.

In recent years, I've worked with companies backed by A16Z, Outlier Ventures, and SoftBank — from agentic AI platforms to enterprise solutions.

I bring strategy, execution, and the hard-won lessons of 18 years in the trenches.

Chris Bruno at work

I've worked with some amazing companies.

TMS
Improbable
Adaptive ML
AADM

Three ways to work together.

01

DIY Marketing Strategy

Video modules, guides, and a step-by-step workbook to build your own marketing strategy. For founders who want to figure it out themselves.

02

Strategic Advisory

Direct access to a senior marketing leader. Strategic sessions, a prioritised roadmap, and clear next steps — without the overhead of an embedded hire.

Ready to fix your marketing?

Let's have a conversation. No pitch decks, no hard sell — just an honest chat about where you are and whether I can help.

Get in Touch

Let's talk.

Tell me a bit about your business and what you're looking for. I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

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