<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Andrew Visser Fractional COO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Visser Fractional COO]]></description><link>https://www.thefractionalcoo.biz/feed</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:24:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thefractionalcoo.biz/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The CEO COO relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[A COO Should Not Be a Counterweight A COO does not exist to balance out a CEO or founder. That idea sounds appealing, but in practice it is often the beginning of a bad relationship. A counterweight assumes the founder is the problem. Too fast. Too scattered. Too much. So the answer becomes simple: hire someone to slow things down, smooth the edges, and keep them in check. That is not what a COO is for. And it is certainly not what a Fractional COO is for. If that is the role you want, you...]]></description><link>https://www.thefractionalcoo.biz/post/the-ceo-coo-relationship</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3033b02e35c99df8d4da14</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:20:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Andrew Visser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why a Fractional COO Is the Smart Move for Scaling Startups]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re a founder in igaming, fintech, or any fast‑moving tech business, the question isn’t if you need strong operations: it’s how you get them without crippling your burn. Enter the fractional COO. A fractional COO is a senior‑level operator who works with your business on a part‑time or retainer basis, typically 16 - 24 hours per month. Instead of hiring a full‑time Chief Operating Officer with a six‑figure salary, benefits, and equity, you pay a fraction of that cost but still get...]]></description><link>https://www.thefractionalcoo.biz/post/why-a-fractional-coo-is-the-smart-move-for-scaling-startups</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a26ed97750b8b39abbe00cb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:28:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Andrew Visser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of Data-Driven Decision Making]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Importance of Data-Driven Decision Making In a business landscape that changes faster than ever, organisations cannot afford to rely on instinct alone. Data-driven decision-making has become one of the most effective ways to stay competitive, improve performance, and support growth. When companies use data analytics well, they gain a clearer view of what is happening across their operations. That means better decisions, stronger processes, and improvements that are based on evidence...]]></description><link>https://www.thefractionalcoo.biz/post/the-importance-of-data-driven-decision-making</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a26ed4e4f1a8811695161e3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:26:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Andrew Visser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swamp &#38; Alligators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why You Can’t Get to the Work That Really Matters Are you busy? Of course you are. Everyone is. Most leaders spend their days dealing with a never-ending stream of emails, meetings, reports, decisions, and problems that seem to appear out of nowhere. And that’s before the bigger projects even get a look in. You know the ones I mean. The process improvements.  The systems that need tightening.  The operational bottlenecks that keep slowing everyone down.  The work that would actually make the...]]></description><link>https://www.thefractionalcoo.biz/post/swamp-alligators</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1c284474254bcae081a54b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 12:27:19 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Andrew Visser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gali’s Guide Q&#38;A]]></title><description><![CDATA[The was originally published by Gali Hartov following a conversation we had around September 2024. Even though the use of AI has increase significantly since this conversation the underlying issues are still just as relevant. Gali: What is your definition of operational excellence? Andrew: For me, operational excellence, at its core, is about ensuring that a business functions in the most efficient and effective way possible. It’s about getting just enough process and structure to support the...]]></description><link>https://www.thefractionalcoo.biz/post/gali-s-guide-q-a</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1c269bb1e07a04572ea35d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 12:22:36 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Andrew Visser</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>