Jason D. Frost
TFN VerifiedFractional CEO / COO
Frost Executive Partners
Fractional CEO & COO | AI-Powered Operating Frameworks | $5M–$500M Revenue | Board Advisor
Executive Access MemberAbout
I partner with founder-led and PE-backed companies to build the operational infrastructure, strategic clarity, and AI-powered systems needed to scale — without the cost or commitment of a full-time executive hire. Over 20 years I have served as CEO, COO, or strategic advisor for more than 35 companies across SaaS, professional services, manufacturing, and healthcare, guiding them through growth phases, capital raises, operational transformations, and successful exits.
My career spans two decades of building and scaling businesses across multiple industries. I began in corporate strategy and operations, advising mid-market companies on growth architecture and organizational design before transitioning into operating roles where I could drive results directly.
I served as COO of a PE-backed professional services platform that expanded from 4 to 22 locations in five years, and as CEO of a SaaS company that grew from $6M to $58M ARR before a strategic acquisition. Since 2017 I have operated exclusively as a fractional executive, bringing institutional-grade leadership to companies at critical inflection points — preparing for a raise, integrating an acquisition, rebuilding operations after rapid growth, or navigating a turnaround.
I am the author of Build Smarter, Scale Stronger: The AI-Powered Operating Framework, a practical guide for leaders who want to leverage AI to build companies that perform, scale, and create lasting value. I am a founding member of The Fractional Network and serve on two private company boards.
Industries & Expertise
Industries
Areas of Expertise
Specialties
Executive Experience
PE / M&A Experience
Company Experience
Revenue Range Experience
Company Size Experience
Business Situation Experience
Speaking & Media
Available for Speaking Engagements
Topics: Building AI-Powered Operating Systems for the Modern Business, The Fractional Executive Model: When It Works and Why, Scaling Without Breaking: Operations for High-Growth Companies
Building AI-Powered Operating Systems
Fractional Leaders Summit 2025
November 2025
The Fractional CEO Model: What PE Investors Need to Know
Mid-Market Growth Conference
April 2025
Executive Interview
Jason's Executive Interview
Books & Published Works
Ideas. Frameworks. Real-World Experience. Lasting Impact.
Build Smarter, Scale Stronger
The AI-Powered Operating Framework
By Jason D. Frost
Build Smarter, Scale Stronger delivers a practical, AI-powered operating framework for entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders who are ready to move beyond reactive growth and build companies that perform, scale, and create lasting value. Drawing on real-world experience and proven operating principles, Jason D. Frost provides a step-by-step roadmap to help leaders leverage AI, strengthen their operations, and scale with intention.
This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to build a stronger business, a stronger team, and a stronger future.
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Quantifiable Impact
$1.8B+
Revenue Growth Delivered
Cumulative across 35+ engagements
$220M
Capital Raised
Equity & debt across 14 transactions
35+
Companies Scaled
Fractional & interim roles since 2017
22% avg
Operational Cost Reduction
Median improvement per engagement
18
AI Frameworks Deployed
Across portfolio companies
6
Successful Exits
Strategic acquisitions & PE recaps
Career History
Founder & Fractional CEO/COO
Frost Executive Partners
Fractional CEO and COO services for PE-backed and founder-led companies across SaaS, professional services, and healthcare.
Served 35+ companies; guided 6 successful exits; raised $220M in capital; deployed AI operating frameworks across 18 portfolio companies.
Chief Operating Officer
ProServ Group (PE-backed)
Full P&L ownership for a PE-backed professional services platform. Led geographic expansion from 4 to 22 locations.
Grew revenue 2.7x in 4 years; reduced operating costs by 22%; led successful $280M strategic sale.
Chief Executive Officer
Apex SaaS (Series B)
Led company from Series A through Series C. Built executive team, drove product-market fit, and led M&A process.
Raised $38M Series B and $65M Series C; built 12-person leadership team; led $295M strategic acquisition.
Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations
Deloitte Consulting
Strategy and operations consulting for industrial, healthcare, and technology clients across North America.
Led 20+ client engagements; built and managed teams of 8–15 consultants; promoted to Senior Manager in 5 years.
Fractional Services
Fractional CEO
Part-time CEO leadership for founder-led or PE-backed companies navigating growth, transition, or transformation — without the cost of a full-time hire. Typically 2–3 days per week.
Fractional COO
Operational leadership for scaling companies — process design, team structure, KPI systems, and cross-functional alignment to drive execution.
Interim CEO/COO
Full-time interim executive coverage during leadership transitions, searches, or critical inflection points such as a capital raise or acquisition.
AI Operating Framework Design
End-to-end design and deployment of AI-powered operating systems — from workflow automation to decision intelligence — tailored to your business model.
Board Advisory
Independent board member or advisor providing strategic oversight, operational guidance, and accountability for growth-stage and PE-backed companies.
Strategic Planning & Execution
Facilitated strategic planning processes, OKR design, and execution frameworks that align leadership teams and drive measurable results.
Ideal Engagement
Company Size
10–500 employees
Revenue Range
$5M–$250M revenue
Industries
SaaS, Professional Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing
Company Stage
Growth-stage, PE-backed, or preparing for a transaction
Engagement Duration
6–24 months typical; open to project-based work
Geographic Availability
US-based; travel available
Remote Preference
Remote-first with periodic on-site visits
Best-fit challenges
Operational scaling, AI adoption, leadership transitions, capital raise preparation, or post-acquisition integration
Education & Credentials
MBA, Strategy & Entrepreneurship
University of Texas at Austin — McCombs School of Business
BS, Business Administration
Texas A&M University
Certified Executive Coach (CEC)
International Coaching Federation
AI Strategy & Implementation Certificate
MIT Sloan School of Management
Founding Member, The Fractional Network
The Fractional Network
Top 50 Fractional Executives to Watch
Fractional Executive Review
Board & Advisory Roles
Vertex Analytics (PE-backed SaaS)
Independent board member for a $40M ARR analytics platform. Chairs the operations committee and advises on AI product strategy.
Clearpath Health (PE-backed)
Board member through $75M Series C and subsequent strategic sale. Led operational due diligence for the acquirer.
Austin Entrepreneurs Foundation
Advisory board member; co-chair of the fractional executive working group and mentor to early-stage founders.
Capital Area Food Bank
Board member; led operational efficiency initiative that reduced distribution costs by 14% while increasing meal output.
Testimonials
"Jason transformed how we operate. In six months he built an AI-powered operating system that gave us real-time visibility across every function. We went from reactive to proactive — and our team finally felt like we were running a real company."
Sarah Chen
CEO & Co-Founder, Apex SaaS
"We brought Jason in to prepare for a PE recap. He rebuilt our operations from the ground up, created the management reporting our investors needed, and helped us close at a valuation 35% above our initial expectation. Exceptional."
Michael Torres
Founder & Managing Partner, Torres Capital Group
"Jason sat on our board for four years and was consistently the most prepared, most forward-thinking voice in the room. His ability to connect operational detail to strategic vision is rare — and his AI frameworks have become a competitive advantage for us."
David Park
Managing Director, Summit Partners
Thought Leadership
The 5 AI Systems Every Scaling Business Should Build First
A practical breakdown of the AI-powered operating infrastructure that separates companies that scale efficiently from those that break under growth.
How to Transition from Founder-Operator to Strategic CEO
A step-by-step guide for founders who need to evolve their role as the company scales past 50 employees.
The Fractional CEO Model: When It Works and When It Doesn't
Guest appearance on the "Operators Only" podcast discussing the right conditions for fractional executive engagements.
AI Operating Framework: A Practical Guide for Mid-Market Companies
A 52-point implementation guide for deploying AI across operations, finance, and go-to-market functions in companies with $10M–$250M in revenue.
Executive Exchange
The 5 AI Systems Every Scaling Business Should Build First
17 replies
How do you structure a fractional CEO engagement for a PE-backed company?
24 replies
Why Most Operational Transformations Fail in Year Two
11 replies
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