Eric Friedman

Helping people Go Fractional (get it?) to provide exponential talent for a fraction of the price. Putting people into business.

Fractional CFO/COO for VC Funds helping them with operations, fundraising strategy, and more through GraphAdvisors.

I also work with a handful of founders/operators as an executive coach.

Work

Fractional Talent, Exponential Results
- Cofounder
- Operations
Hire the best fractional talent in the world. We are a private network of exclusive fractional talent, ready to help you grow your business.
https://www.gofractional.com
Graph Advisors
Fractional CFO and COO work for VCs, studios, and accelerators. Working with family offices looking for operational help and foundational support.
https://graphadvisors.com
Fractional COO + Accelerator Fund
Setup and ran operations scaling the company
Setup, managed, and ran investment team and fund administration for venture fund
https://www.beondeck.com
Building the Machine
- Founder
I love helping founders push rocks up hills. I do this through coaching, operating, and investing in startups.
https://www.buildingthemachine.com

Go Fractional
Co-Founder
Jun 2022 - Present
We put people into business doing Fractional consulting work for companies looking for incredible talent
- Fractional COO
- Co-Founder
- Sales and Operations
Company Ventures
Venture Partner
Oct 2019 - Dec 2020
- Invested in early stage startups
- Streamlined operations
Expa
Roaming COO + Ran Accelerator Program
Aug 2015 - Jul 2018
Expa is where the best early-stage startups find support and funding to scale.
- Started the accelerator program from scratch
- Roaming COO for studio companies
- Executive coaching with founders
- Streamlined operations
Foursquare
BD + Sales
Mar 2010 - Aug 2015
Foursquare is a technology platform that powers leading business solutions and consumer products through a deep understanding of location
- BD
- Sales
- Built the first revenue generating products and scalable adtech revenue system
Union Square Ventures
Investment Team
May 2008 - May 2010
Looked at early stage technology companies that matched the firms thesis. Worked on diligence and investing in current portfolio companies, interfaced with limited partners, and helped with the overall day to day tasks of running the firm.
- Optimized partners time
- Portfolio communication and collaboration
- Deal Structure Analysis
- Due Diligence

How to Hire a COO That Elevates Your Business (+6 Red Flags)
June 2nd
Discover how to hire a COO in 8 steps to drive your business forward. Learn key hiring strategies and red flags to avoid to ensure a perfect fit.
57 COO Interview Questions (What To Look For + Red Flags)
January 10th
Pick from an extensive list of COO interview questions for the perfect COO hire. Also, discover how you can cut the process short by hiring a fractional COO.
Fractional Focus: Building world class apps with Luc Succes
December 4th
Learn how a top engineer at Spotify built a viral mobile app and the attributes of a great engineer and technology leader from his own experience as a founder.