Fractional support tailored to founder thinking
You build things others can only imagine. You think differently. Your support should match how you think and act.
I’m Nat Thumwood. I’ve been a founder for 10 years and I know what it feels like when the work outgrows what one pair of shoulders can carry.
I offer fractional founder partnership that steps into the work with you and helps you complete what matters without overwhelm.
A senior, flexible partner. Exactly when you need it
Built by a founder, for founders
You do not just manage your business. You carry it.
When the business feels like part of you, every decision weighs more.
This is why founder partnership needs to reflect how founders actually think and act.
This kind of partnership
takes real responsibility
finishes what you have started
steadies the business when it feels stretched
I have delivered at global scale
I led complex global campaigns for global brands
Budgets were significant.
Deadlines were fixed.
Senior stakeholders expected results.
Clarity was not optional.
Execution was not optional.
That experience means your work gets delivered
without chaos
without ego
without theatre
Like having a co-founder
Without sharing equity
Marketing Campaign Management
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Funding Round Management
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Supplier Sourcing
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Growth Planning
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Strategic Project Oversight
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Marketing Campaign Management ✳︎ Funding Round Management ✳︎ Supplier Sourcing ✳︎ Growth Planning ✳︎ Strategic Project Oversight ✳︎
Sometimes the need is strategic
Sometimes it is practical
Some weeks you need help thinking clearly
About growth. Funding. Positioning.
Other weeks you need someone to steady the operational load
Diaries. Invoices. Suppliers. Timelines.
Often you need both
Senior enough to lead.
Practical enough to handle the detail.
Brands I have delivered for
I have carried the weight myself
I built a luxury consumer business from nothing
For 10 years it was mine alone to carry.
Funding. Cash flow.
Suppliers. People.
Pressure.
I know what it means when the business is not a job.
It is part of you.
That is why I work the way I do.
You do not have to carry it alone.
Client feedback
What I can take off your shoulders
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Growth & Capital
When you’re raising, scaling or repositioning, everything feels exposed.
I step in to bring structure and calm.
Fundraising planning and delivery
Pitch deck build and refinement
Financial model oversight
Investor comms and coordination
Growth roadmaps into action
Clear numbers. Clear narrative. No last-minute panic.
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Operations
When growth starts working, the operational load multiplies.
I step in to steady it.
Workflows and capacity planning
Resourcing and team structure
Technology sourcing and implementation
Timelines and budget control
Delivery oversight
No bottlenecks. No loose ends.
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Partners & Suppliers
The wrong partner costs more than money.
I step in to get the right ones in place.
Agency and freelancer sourcing
Shortlists that make sense
Rate negotiation and contract structure
Clear briefs and expectations
Ongoing oversight when it matters
Aligned capability. Fair rates. No surprises.
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Campaigns & Production
Campaigns look exciting from the outside.
Inside, they are logistics and pressure.
I step in to make sure it all works.
Campaign planning and structure
Senior freelance resourcing
Scoping, budgets and timelines
Production oversight
Multi-channel delivery
Strong ideas. Delivered properly.
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Brand
A strong brand removes friction.
A weak one creates it.
I step in to build it properly.
Brand positioning and messaging
Naming and narrative refinement
Tone of voice and governance
Toolkits and playbooks
Agency or freelance sourcing
Clarity at the core. Consistency everywhere else.
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Operational Load
The business does not pause for strategy.
I step in where it’s heavy.
Diaries and travel
Invoices and cash flow coordination
Supplier follow-ups
Working with your accountant
P&L visibility
Whatever a co-founder would carry.
Steady hands. Fewer loose ends.
Let’s see how it could work for you
How it works
Support designed to meet the moment you are in.
Three clear steps.
We talk. You book the time. Then we begin.
STEP 1
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We start with a short conversation.
Just the two of us. Whatever is sitting with you.
This is not a pitch.
It is a way to get clear on what matters, what is stuck, and whether we should work together.
By the end, you will know your next move.
STEP 2
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If we decide to go ahead, we agree the time and pace.
You book a block of hours, either as a one off or as a subscription.
That time is protected.
No overbooking. No dilution.
Just focused attention on the work that needs to move.
STEP 3
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Once your time is booked, we set a clear starting point.
If it is a defined project, I outline what I am delivering, by when, and how we will work.
From there, you can step back, knowing the work is in hand.
Let’s talk it through.
Book by the hour.
Or subscribe and save.
Book time upfront as a one-off block
or secure monthly hours at a lower rate.
Your time is scheduled in advance and protected.
Simple. Clear. Keeps things moving.
Book monthly - no subscription
If you prefer not to subscribe, you can still book a set number of hours upfront each month.
This option is priced at a higher hourly rate and works well for short-term or one-off support i.e. a large project.
Your time is still protected and scheduled in advance, and we agree the focus for the month before we begin.
Please ensure we have had a chat and I have confirmed I have these hours free for you.
Price: £45/hr - min 8 hours per week
Let’s figure this out together
FAQS
I hope these FAQs clear up any outstanding information you need.
If you’re still wondering about anything, we’ll sort it when we chat, or you can contact me below and I’ll get back to you asap.
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Yes.
The free 30-minute call is where we work out what is actually needed, whether I am the right person to help, and what level of support makes sense.
It is relaxed. No pressure. But it is essential.
I only work with a small number of founders at a time. Fit matters.
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No.
Most founders do not arrive with a neat brief. They arrive with something that feels stuck, heavy, or unclear.
We figure it out together.
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You book a set number of hours each month.
That time is reserved for you.
Some weeks we focus on strategic decisions. Other weeks I steady the operatinal load.
You are not hiring a consultant who disappears into slides. You are gaining a senior partner inside the work.
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That is normal.
We review regularly and adjust if needed. You can increase, reduce, or reshape your hours depending on what is happening in the business.
Flexibility is part of the model.
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Because your time is protected and scheduled in advance.
Upfront payment removes admin friction and ensures focus is on delivery, not chasing invoices.
It keeps things clean on both sides.
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Yes, with notice.
If your business enters a quieter period or a more intense one, we can adjust your hours accordingly, subject to availability.
The goal is steady support, not rigidity.
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Creative or purpose-driven founders who care deeply about the quality of what they are building.
Usually at the point where doing everything alone is no longer sustainable.
If you want theatre, ego, or constant noise, I am not the right fit.
If you want calm execution and real progress, we will work well together.
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We agree a rhythm that suits you.
That might be weekly calls, shared documents, messaging, or a combination.
I keep communication clear and direct. No layers. No confusion.
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Yes.
What you share stays between us.
If needed, I am happy to sign an NDA before we begin.
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We stop.
No drama. No hard sell.
The consultation is there for that reason. Better to know early.
Still thinking it through?
Send me a note.
I will reply personally.