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Startup Guidance. Without the Equity Ask.

FREE Strategies from Fractional Startup Leadership Experts

Whether you're shaping your first MVP or recalibrating your go-to-market strategy, MiNDPOP equips you with the same frameworks used behind closed doors from expert startup leadership—without giving up control or equity. Built by experts who’ve been in the trenches, our toolkit helps founders and department leads avoid costly missteps and build with confidence from day one.

BLUEPRINTS FOR GROWTH

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Guides for Every Corner of Your Startup

Tackle challenges across every part of your software startup with confidence. Our step-by-step guides are designed to support operations, product development, sales, marketing, and beyond—helping you validate ideas, streamline execution, and optimize resources at every stage. Each guide offers practical frameworks to simplify decision-making, inspire new approaches, and keep your team aligned and moving forward.

COMING IN JUNE

Guides on Fundraising, Branding and Recruitment

PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

Building with Confidence

By following this process, you’ll build a product that not only meets market needs but also has a clear path to success.

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by Deanne Watt, Fractional Product Strategy & Design

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Govern AI Intelligently

This guide helps AI startups build ethical, scalable systems with quality, safety, and governance from day one.

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by Chris McNeilly, Fractional Chief AI Officer

PRODUCT DESIGN

Streamlined Product Design

A step-by-step guide to crafting user-centric, visually engaging, and functional UI/UX designs.

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by Deanne Watt, Fractional Product Strategy & Design

DATA ANALYSIS

Decisions Powered by Data

A practical, stage-by-stage guide to using data for clarity, growth, and confident decision-making at every stage of your startup.

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Provided courtesy of

Ashley Sanders, Data Scientist

ENGINEERING

Mastering Tech Growth

A step-by-step guide to building, managing, and scaling engineering teams for long-term success and innovation.

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By Tricia Ballad, Fractional Chief Technology Officer

EXPERT ARTICLES

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STRATEGY DECKS

1200+ Strategies to Scale Smarter

Filter through a vast library of actionable strategies tailored to your startup’s needs, from early research to scaling sales. Each deck links to interactive workshops, exercises, and templates, with fresh resources added every month to keep your team aligned and ahead of the curve.

Risk Assessment Workshop

WORKSHOPS, TEMPLATES & EXERCISES

Tools to Sharpen Your Startup Edge

Get access to over 150 workshops and exercises, along with 200+ ready-to-use templates designed for solo work, virtual teams, or in-person collaboration. New tools drop monthly to help you reduce inefficiencies, build stronger communication, and align your team’s goals seamlessly.

AI Prompts

550+ AI PROMPTS

AI That Works for Startups

Forget generic prompts—ours teach you how to craft tailored AI inputs that deliver real results for software startups. Learn when to use them, how to customize them, and maximize their potential for your unique challenges.

1500+

Strategy Cards

550+

AI Prompts

150+

Workshops & Exercises

250+

Guides and Templates

FRACTIONAL LEADERSHIP

The Smart Start for Startups

Expert Guidance Without the Full-Time Cost

Launching a software startup is tough, especially when expertise gaps slow you down. Fractional leaders bring strategic clarity, rapid problem-solving, and mentorship to your team—without the burden of full-time salaries. Whether it’s crafting a killer product roadmap or aligning teams for success, fractional executives deliver the leadership you need to scale fast and smart.

What your departments should be doing...

Strategize. Align. Measure.

Convert. Scale. Retain.

Simplify. Guide. Delight,

Streamline. Support. Sustain.

Market. Launch. Grow.

Build. Iterate. Optimize.

Engage. Position. Drive. 

Transform. Automate. Grow.

More Specialities Coming Soon

EXPERTS AVAILABLE

Navigating Growth – Bootstrap to Series C with Fractional Expertise

As your startup grows, challenges multiply. You're growing fast, but so are the complexities. A fractional executive is your navigation system, steering you through growth hurdles with expertise that maximizes resources and minimizes risks.​​

Case in Point:
Imagine you're planning to expand into a new market or launch a groundbreaking feature. A fractional leader crafts a robust strategy, aligning your vision with actionable goals, so you scale effectively without burning through your capital.

Fractional leadership is your secret to navigating the rocky terrain of growth phases. It’s like having the wisdom of a seasoned C-suite, but only when you need it.

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Deanne Watt

Fractional Chief Product Officer

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Jessica Green

Fractional Healthcare Operations

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Bronson Ma

Brand Creative Officer

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Dr. Ashley Sanders

Fractional
Data Scientist

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Chris McNeilly

Fractional Chief AI Officer

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Shash Cates

Branding Marketing Executive

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Dawn Mallyon

Fractional Demand Generation 

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Marina Lukyanova

Fractional Strategy & Operations

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Alyssa Connolly

Fractional Comms and Content Leader

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Whitney Elenbaas

Fractional Chief Revenue Officer

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Philip Kean

Fractional CFO

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Anne Griffin

Fractional Product Manager

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Catherine St Clair

Fractional Product Marketing Manager

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Farial Karbasi

Fractional HR

All Hands In

Why are we giving this away for FREE?

We’re sharing these resources as our way of giving back to the community because we believe in empowering teams to collaborate, align, and build exceptional products. Our goal is to equip every company with the tools they need to thrive and succeed. And when you need more support, our experts are here to provide tailored guidance and expertise to help you reach the next level.

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