Pertama Partners

Apply to Partner Program

Submit your application to join Pertama as a Partner. We'll review within 7 days and reach out if you pass the initial screen.

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Before You Apply

Please review these resources first:

Bar for entry: 10+ years experience, client-facing polish, independent delivery capability, and comfort with success-fee risk.

What to Expect After Applying

Timeline: 3-4 weeks from application to Partner invitation

  • • Week 1: Application review (pass/decline within 7 days)
  • • Week 2: Initial conversation with Founder (30 min)
  • • Week 3: Reference checks (2 former clients or colleagues)
  • • Week 3-4: Economics discussion (45 min)
  • • Week 4: Partner invitation or decline with feedback

Pass rate: ~30-40% of applicants who pass initial screen receive Partner invitation.

Submit Your Application

To apply for the Partner Program, please use our contact form and select “Partner Program Application” as the inquiry type. Include the following information in your message:

1. Background Summary (3-5 sentences):

Your career arc, most proud professional accomplishment, and why you're exploring fractional/project-based consulting now.

2. Domain Expertise:

What industries/functions do you specialize in? What types of client problems are you best suited to solve?

3. Engagement Mode Preference:

Fractional (10-15 hrs/week), Project-Based (20-30 hrs/week), or Full-Time (40 hrs/week)?

4. Availability:

When could you start? How many hours/week are you realistically available?

5. LinkedIn Profile:

Include your LinkedIn URL so we can review your background.

6. Example Consulting Work (Optional):

If you've done consulting or client-facing work, share a brief example that demonstrates your expertise.

Go to Contact Form

Note: We're building a dedicated Partner application form. For now, the contact form works perfectly—just select “Partner Program Application” and include the information above.

Prefer to reach out directly? Email Founder Michael Hauge:

Email: michael@pertamapartners.com

What We're Looking For

Industry Partners

Ex-operators with deep domain expertise (fintech, healthcare, manufacturing, etc.). You bring client credibility and executive relationships.

Technical Partners

Senior engineers, AI/ML specialists, data architects. You deliver hands-on AI implementation and systems integration.

Delivery Partners

Ex-Big 4 consultants, independent practitioners. You manage client engagements and stakeholder navigation.

GTM/Network Partners

Well-connected executives who refer clients. You earn 10% of first-year revenue for qualified introductions (no delivery required).

Bar for Entry (Must-Haves):

  • ✓10+ years experience in domain/industry/function (we need senior practitioners)
  • ✓Independent delivery capability (can work without hand-holding)
  • ✓Client-facing polish (C-suite credibility, executive presence)
  • ✓Cultural fit (low-ego, high-integrity, builder mentality)
  • ✓Reference checks pass (2 from former clients/colleagues)