OnDeckCXO is a fractional executive practice helping growing companies build the operational foundation they need to scale — without the cost of a full-time COO or HR director.

Most small and mid-sized businesses hit the same wall: revenue is growing, but operations, HR, and compliance are held together with duct tape. Founders end up trapped in the day-to-day, decisions bottleneck at the top, and risks accumulate quietly in the background.

We bridge that gap with two services designed to work together:

- Fractional COO Retainer — embedded operations leadership on a monthly retainer. We build the operating cadence, install the systems, and free founders to focus on growth.

- HR & Compliance Audit — a one-time diagnostic that maps your risk profile, identifies critical gaps, and delivers a prioritized remediation roadmap.

Most engagements start with the audit, then transition into ongoing fractional support once the priorities are clear.

Founded by Martin Howell, drawing on 20+ years of operations and HR leadership including senior roles at Paychex and venture-backed HR technology companies.

New horizons. Stronger operations.

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