Canada’s Top Fractional CPO Services & Outsourced Chief Product Officer Agencies

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Best Virtual, Interim, Fractional and Part-Time Chief Product Officers in Canada

Whether you're refining your go-to-market strategy, scaling a SaaS product, or aligning customer feedback with roadmap velocity, you don’t always need a full-time Chief Product Officer, you need the right one, right now. That’s where fractional, virtual, and outsourced CPOs come in. They offer the strategic punch of a seasoned product leader minus the overhead of a full-time hire.

This guide spotlights some of the top Fractional CPO providers in Canada, each delivering product leadership that’s flexible, outcome-driven, and embedded in growth-stage realities.

At Digital Reference, we’ve seen the rising demand for fractional leadership across every function from sales to AI to logistics. This edition zooms in on product strategy, featuring the firms that are helping founders, investors, and executive teams bring clarity to their most critical initiatives.

Our Fractional & Interim CPO Methodology: How We Curated This List

We don’t do pay-to-play. We don’t publish fluff. Here’s how we chose who made the cut:

✅ Research-Driven – We examined each firm’s public work—case studies, product strategy frameworks, speaking engagements, and digital presence.
✅ Client-Reviewed – We looked for consistent client praise across third-party platforms, testimonials, and real outcomes.
✅ Location-Based – All providers featured are headquartered in Canada or have a major Canadian presence and serve local and global companies alike.
✅ Founder-Focused – We spotlight the people behind the product philosophy—so you know who you’re trusting with your roadmap.

Now let’s meet the fractional CPOs rewriting how Canada builds products.

Fractional CPO Services & Provider Spotlights

Matador Consulting

🔗 Website: https://matadorconsulting.ca
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathilda-prior/?originalSubdomain=ca

Matador Consulting offers Fractional CPO and product coaching for early-stage startups and female-led ventures. Their firm is built around equity-first product strategy, helping founders validate ideas, define MVPs, and avoid overbuilding.

💡 Why they stand out:

• Known for founder-friendly, anti-bloat product planning
  
  
• Offers structured workshops and templates for lean product roadmaps
  
  
• Advocates for inclusive research and design in MVP building
  
  

Meet Mathilda Prior, Founder, Matador Consulting

Mathilda is a rising star in Canada’s startup advisory ecosystem, with a background in UX research and lean product development. Her LinkedIn profile is rich with practical frameworks and founder testimonials. She brings empathetic leadership and sharp prioritization skills, particularly for first-time entrepreneurs navigating build decisions.

Qatalyst Labs

🔗 Website: https://getqatalyst.com

Qatalyst Labs partners with startups and growth-stage companies to provide fractional CPO, product strategy, and innovation sprints. Known for its lean, fast-execution mindset, the firm works across SaaS, fintech, and healthtech—often stepping in at inflection points like Series A prep or new market entry.

Their model blends product leadership, UX mentorship, and GTM alignment—designed to unlock strategic velocity in under 90 days.

💡 Why they stand out:

• Developed a proprietary “Zero-to-Traction” framework for product-market fit
  
  
• Frequently engaged to build product teams from scratch for scaling startups
  
  
• Combines product and brand strategy for holistic founder support
  
  

Meet David Jorjani, Founder, Qatalyst Labs

David Jorjani is a seasoned product strategist with experience spanning innovation labs, scaleups, and VC-backed ventures. On LinkedIn, he’s known for his sharp takes on customer empathy, founder-product alignment, and building what he calls "truth-driven roadmaps." David brings both clarity and confidence to teams that need to move fast—with purpose

Bespoke Digital Inc.

🔗 Website: http://bespoke.digital
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattskilly/

Bespoke Digital delivers Fractional CPO and product growth consulting for SaaS and e-commerce companies. Their focus is on product-led growth, retention strategies, and conversion optimization. They offer embedded product leadership, often acting as a bridge between marketing, design, and engineering.

💡 Why they stand out:

• Clear specialization in growth-stage product optimization
  
  
• Data-informed approach to improving activation and LTV
  
  
• Known for transforming underperforming features into core value drivers
  
  

Meet Matt O'Leary, Founder, Bespoke Digital Inc.

Matt’s product roots run deep in digital experience design, SaaS GTM strategy, and conversion-focused workflows. He’s a go-to advisor for teams stuck in “feature creep” and helps reorient roadmaps around true user value. Matt’s clients love his direct, data-first approach, and his background as both PM and designer gives him rare versatility.

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Solace

🔗 Website: https://hiresolace.com
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carverdeleeuw/

Solace is a fractional CPO and talent firm helping companies navigate product gaps during executive transitions or scale-ups. Their services blend interim leadership, team building, and product organization audits.

💡 Why they stand out:

• Deploys fractional leaders for critical delivery sprints
  
  
• Helps align product hiring with strategic direction
  
  
• Experienced in turnarounds, post-merger, and high-churn teams
  
  

Meet Carver DeLeeuw, Founder, Solace

Carver brings an operational edge to product strategy, having worked in both founder and VC roles. His LinkedIn bio reveals deep expertise in team scaling, CPO hiring, and resolving growth bottlenecks. Carver’s clients value his calm under pressure and his ability to restore clarity in chaotic product environments.

Why This Matters

A full-time CPO isn’t always the right first move. But product leadership is always essential—especially when stakes are high, feedback loops are messy, and the roadmap feels unclear.

These providers offer clarity, velocity, and alignment—without locking you into a long-term hire. They're not just building better backlogs—they're helping teams build with confidence.

Digital Reference: Why We Do This

At Digital Reference, we spotlight the unsung operators who help companies scale. Our editorial guides are built on radical authenticity, not pay-to-play placement. If you’re hiring a fractional leader, ask yourself:

🧭 Are you looking for a resume—or a roadmap?
🚀 Do you need a product thinker who aligns with your strategy—not just builds features?

Visit digitalreference.co to explore more editorial picks or connect with executive talent vetted for outcomes, not optics.

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