Fractional CFO/COO (Founding Business Partner)

Early‑Stage Menswear × Technology Startup in New York, NY

Our client is building a next‑generation menswear brand that merges luxury design with technology, sustainability, and co‑creation.

Led by a renowned Creative Director with a global reputation for innovation, the brand introduces a modular, customizable wardrobe system designed to reduce fashion redundancy and empower consumers to cocreate their personal style.

With prototypes developed and a strong creative foundation in place, we’re entering a critical phase: raising capital, refining the commercial model, and building the operational engine behind the brand. We’re seeking a Fractional CFO/COO to join as a founding business partner and help bring this vision to life.

What You’ll Lead

• Build and refine the business strategy, commercial roadmap, and go‑to‑market plan
• Own financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and investor materials
• Lead fundraising efforts and manage investor relationships
• Establish early operations across supply chain, production, and commercialization
• Partner closely with the creative founder to align vision with business strategy
• Shape the culture, systems, and infrastructure for future scaling

Who You Are

• A strategic operator with deep financial acumen and early‑stage experience
• Skilled in fundraising, investor relations, and financial storytelling
• Experienced in menswear, luxury, DTC, or fashion‑tech (ideal but not required)
• Comfortable building from zero to one — systems, processes, and teams
• Collaborative, adaptable, and energized by working alongside a visionary creative leader
• Passionate about sustainability, innovation, and the future of menswear

Engagement Structure

This begins as a fractional, advisory role with the opportunity to evolve into a more formal leadership position as funding is secured. Ideal for a seasoned operator excited to cocreate a brand from inception.

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