In this episode of Call to the Bullpen, Clint Overton, Ted Stan and Jason Carvalho explore the growing role of fractional and interim executives in growth-stage companies. They discuss how experienced leaders can step in to execute strategic priorities, stabilize operations, and simultaneously develop internal talent to eventually assume leadership roles—without the long-term cost and rigidity of a full-time hire.

From over-promotion pitfalls to under-hiring misfires, the hosts unpack real-world examples—including a $120M company transformation—where the bullpen model delivered both near-term impact and long-term leadership development. They also explain how their model supports VC and PE-backed firms that don’t have a deep bench of operating partners on call.

Whether you're a founder scaling fast, a PE investor balancing costs, or a CEO rethinking your leadership team, this episode breaks down when—and why—fractional leadership becomes the winning move.