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Bumper: Podcast X-Ray, A Case Study

February 05, 2024 by Stephen Hallgren in nonfractional, Technology

I quit my job and started freelancing in June of 2023. With any sudden massive move like that, it’s impossible to predict what kind of projects will show up, but I was super pleased when the opportunity to join Bumper as their fractional CTO came along…

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February 05, 2024 /Stephen Hallgren
Bumper, nonfractional, Fractional CTO, Podcast X-Ray, Analytics, Growth
nonfractional, Technology
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I'm Like a Fractional CTO, but...

January 23, 2024 by Stephen Hallgren in nonfractional

The concept of an elevator pitch is antithetical to how I like to operate in this world. I hate pitching myself, although it’s critical to what I do. Allowing someone only 30 seconds of your time seems a bit short. Relationships and depth are important to me. But here’s the advice I desperately need to take, it’s simpler and creates better results to have a method of communication that quickly connects the listener to deeper concepts. At the end of the day, nuance and cleverness get lost on even the most attentive people. Let me explain…

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January 23, 2024 /Stephen Hallgren
Fractional CTO, Fractional, nonfractional
nonfractional
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Ten Entrepreneurial Lessons From the World of (Ultra)Marathons

August 28, 2023 by Stephen Hallgren in Life, nonfractional, Races

If you couldn’t tell, I’m obsessed with running. Throughout the years, running has been my mental lifeline, particularly in some of my darkest moments. Running has also brought about some of the most impactful ideas and lessons I’ve been able to apply to life. While running shorter distances are powerful for freeing my mind to ideas, I’ve found that the longer distances are what have pushed me beyond the normal limits of mind and body.

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August 28, 2023 /Stephen Hallgren
Running, Run, Marathon, Ultramarathon, nonfractional, Lessons, Entrepreneur
Life, nonfractional, Races
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Not All Anxiety Hits in Quite the Same Way

July 29, 2023 by Stephen Hallgren in nonfractional, Life

Venturing off into the land of freelance was a scary path to take. I was giving up the security of a consistent paycheck for the uncertainty of finding work on my own. Bills don’t care if you have a steady income, the bills must be paid. Big company long-term incentive programs are there for a reason. It’s a carrot on a stick. Carrots on a stick are meant to lure you ever onward, down paths that you might not normally take on your own free will. They are referred to as “golden-handcuffs” for a reason. It took my longer than I’d like to admit, but there came a day when I realized that I was being led down a path I didn’t want to be taking.

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July 29, 2023 /Stephen Hallgren
Anxiety, Stress, Startups, nonfractional
nonfractional, Life
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Say Hello to Nonfractional 👋

July 10, 2023 by Stephen Hallgren in nonfractional, Life

Sometimes taking a massive step begins with a gentle nudge, combined with seeing a glimpse of how the sum of life’s past experiences culminate into the genesis of something new. This is why I’m insanely excited to present to you |⫮| nonfractional, a multidisciplinary tech studio helping startups evolve their craft from idea to reality. |⫮| nonfractional represents the convergence of 20+ years of experience into a single company.

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July 10, 2023 /Stephen Hallgren
nonfractional, Startups, Evolve, Craft, Services, Build, Advise, Product, Vision
nonfractional, Life
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Doing Scary Risky Things

July 05, 2023 by Stephen Hallgren in Life, nonfractional

I’m 43, going on 44. It’s surprising how many of those years I look back on with regret. I’ve been a person, son, husband, dad, friend and employee, each with varying responsibilities, expectations and roles. I have definitely not lived up to who I’ve wanted to be or even who my family has needed me to be. Possibly one of the greatest things I’ve learned in the previous few years is that despite how I feel about my past, none of that dictates my future. Change is possible.

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July 05, 2023 /Stephen Hallgren
nonfractional, Life, Risk, Fear, Reward, Self-employment
Life, nonfractional
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