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Innovation leadership that ships.
Fractional C-suite leadership for innovation, product and AI deployment, from idea to production. Executives who have already built it for Fortune 500 and Big 4 firms, and who leave a running capability behind.
20+years leading innovation at global enterprises$500M+revenue pipeline delivered through new products and AI solutions4,300%+ROI from a global innovation organization155markets reached by global innovation programs1nnovation / one-novation / Sound familiar?
Boards want innovation and AI to show up in the numbers.
- Too many bets, too little evidenceMore initiatives than budget or people, funded before customers confirm the need.Fix it: Innovation Reset →
- No clear returnInnovation and AI spend isn't tied to revenue, margin or growth the board can see.Fix it: AI Incubator →
- Leadership gapThe innovation, product or FDE leader seat is open, or the work is spread across leaders who each treat it as a secondary priority.Fix it: Fractional CINO & CPO, FDE Leader →
Book a call →Get the free executive briefing: From pilot to production →
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What we do
Lead it. Then make it last.
LeadershipSenior leaders, part-time.Embedded in your executive team for 1–2 days a week, accountable for results.
Explore leadership →CapabilityAssess. Build. Run. Learn.
Diagnose where you stand, build the system and keep it running. Then your team owns it.
- Assess: 1nnovation Index, FDE Readiness→
- Build: FDE build-out, AI incubator, Agentify→
- Run: 1nnovation Engine, hackathons→
- Learn: Academy, executive briefing→
Who we serve
See industries and who we work with →Global enterprises & Fortune 1000Mid-market & growth companiesPE & VC portfoliosAcademia, nonprofits & public sector How we engage
Start small. Scale what works.
Senior leadership at your cadence, scoped to your goals, team and budget.
01StartDiagnosticFixed fee · 3 weeksThe 1nnovation Index or FDE Readiness Diagnostic: scorecard, priorities and a 90-day roadmap. Half the fee is credited to what comes next.
Compare diagnostics →02Lead or buildRetainer or project1–2 days a week, or a fixed-scope buildA fractional CINO, CPO or FDE leader embedded with your team, or a defined build such as an FDE build-out or AI incubator.
Compare leadership options →03Keep it running1nnovation EngineOngoingInnovation-as-a-Service keeps it producing results after handover.
Ask about the Engine →PROJECTS · FIXED SCOPE & FEEFDE build-out, Innovation Reset, Agentify, AI incubators, hackathons and more.
See all capability services →Need a mix or something not listed? Design a custom engagement →
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Results
Proven at global scale.
66%faster value delivery$180M+qualified pipelineForward deployed engineeringLaunching a forward deployed engineering organization1,044%ROI25+solutions commercializedInnovation fund & venture buildingCreating a global innovation fund and incubator4,300%+ROI155marketsGlobal innovation leaderBuilding a global innovation organization$100M+approved concept value500+challenges & hackathonsHackathon-as-a-ServiceIdeation governance at an enterprise scale FAQ
Questions leaders ask us.
Straight answers about fractional innovation and product leadership, ideation, forward deployed engineering, taking AI from pilot to production, diagnostics and how we work.
What is a Fractional Chief Innovation Officer (CINO) or Chief Product Officer (CPO)?
A Fractional Chief Innovation Officer or Chief Product Officer is a senior executive who leads your innovation or product strategy, portfolio and teams part-time, typically one or two days a week, for a monthly retainer. You get C-level innovation leadership without the cost of a full-time hire.
How is 1nnovation different from a traditional consulting firm?
We lead rather than only advise. Our leaders have built and run innovation organizations, funds, incubators and FDE teams inside some of the world's largest professional services and financial firms. We stand up the capability, run it with your team, and hand it over or keep leading.
What is forward deployed engineering (FDE)?
Forward deployed engineering (FDE) embeds small squads of engineers, AI specialists and product leads familiar with your business and industry directly inside business problems, so AI solutions move from pilot to production faster. We stand up FDE practices from scratch, design the AI rapid prototyping process and operating model, turn field work into product and align product, engineering, sales and customer success. Your engineers own the production build.
How much does a fractional Chief Innovation Officer cost?
A fractional CINO or CPO is a monthly retainer scoped to the time and mandate you need, typically a fraction of the loaded cost of a full-time executive, and it starts in weeks rather than after a months-long search. We share fees in a written proposal after a short call.
Which industries do you work with?
Any industry. Our experience spans global enterprises and the Fortune 1000, financial services and insurance, automotive and manufacturing, technology and professional services, healthcare and consumer, mid-market companies, PE and VC portfolios, and academia, including campus makerspaces and entrepreneurship labs.
How do we get started?
Request a 30-minute call through the contact form or email info@1nnovationglobal.com. We will confirm a time, map where you are today and recommend a starting point, often the 1nnovation Index.
Let's talk.
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