CAIO Affiliate Program

Earn 10% introducing leaders to Chief AI Officer

Introduce executives and boards to the programs shaping how companies adopt AI — and earn up to $5,400 per referral, with a 60-day cookie and Net-45 payouts.

$5,400
Top commission per referral
60 days
Attribution cookie
Net-45
Reliable payouts
No cap
On total earnings

Built for serious referrers

High-value programs, a brand executives respect, and a process that does the heavy lifting for you.

High-ticket commissions

A single referral can earn you up to $5,400 — far beyond typical affiliate payouts.

A brand executives trust

Chief AI Officer is where leaders go to build a real AI strategy. You're introducing people to something they'll thank you for.

You just make the intro

Share your link or introduce a prospect directly. We handle the sale, onboarding, and delivery — you earn on the outcome.

From intro to payout in three steps

1

Apply & get your link

Complete a short application. Once approved, you receive a unique referral link with a 60-day attribution window.

2

Share it or introduce

Send your link to executives and boards, or introduce a prospect directly for the enterprise engagements.

3

Earn 10% on first purchase

When a new customer makes their first purchase, you earn 10% — paid Net-45 once the refund window closes.

What you earn

A flat 10% on every new-customer first purchase. No tiers, no decoding.

Eligible programs run from four-figure certifications to five-figure enterprise engagements, so a single referral pays from $1,000 to $5,400+. The current program list and exact rates live in your Partner Platform.

ProgramHow it's referred
ROI BlueprintReferral link
AI Leadership CertificationReferral link
CAIO CertificationReferral link
AI Leadership Kickstart DayReferral link
Embedded Fractional CAIOIntroduction

“Introduction” programs are enterprise engagements — attribute them with a documented intro and we close the deal together.

The terms, in plain sight

Commission

10% on first purchase

Cookie window

60 days

Eligible customers

New customers only

Payout terms

Net-45, monthly

Minimum payout

$100 (rolls over)

Payout methods

ACH or Zelle

Questions, answered

How much can I earn?

10% of the first completed purchase by each new customer you refer, across every eligible program — commissions run from $1,000 to $5,400+. The exact rates are always live in your Partner Platform.

How does attribution work?

When someone clicks your referral link, a 60-day cookie is set. If they purchase any eligible CAIO program within that window, the conversion is attributed to you. For enterprise deals, a documented direct introduction — logged before any proposal — is tracked the same way.

When do I get paid?

A commission becomes earned once the 7-day refund window passes without a refund or chargeback. Earned commissions are paid Net-45 after the end of the month, via ACH or Zelle. Balances under the $100 minimum roll forward to the next cycle.

Who counts as a referral?

Commission is paid on the first purchase by a genuinely new customer — someone with no prior CAIO purchase. Renewals, upgrades, and expansions by existing customers are not commissionable.

What tax forms are required?

U.S. affiliates submit a W-9 before their first payout; international affiliates submit a W-8BEN (individuals) or W-8BEN-E (entities). We can't issue a payout until a valid form is on file.

Which programs are eligible?

Every CAIO program. The self-serve programs are purchased directly through your link; the sales-led engagement (Embedded Fractional CAIO) is attributed through a qualified introduction and paid when our team closes the deal.

How do I get my referral link?

Once your application is approved, your unique referral link is generated automatically and waiting for you in the affiliate portal. You can copy it from your dashboard and start sharing the same day.

How are sales-led programs (like Embedded Fractional CAIO) credited?

You make a documented introduction — log it in your portal before any proposal goes out. A CAIO admin records the deal once it closes, and your commission is calculated exactly the same way as a self-serve referral: a flat 10% of the first purchase.

What happens if a sale is refunded?

Commissions are only confirmed after the 7-day refund window closes. If a purchase is refunded or charged back during that window, the related commission is reversed and won't be paid out. Refunds after a commission has already been paid are reconciled against your next balance.

Is there a cap on earnings?

No. There's no cap on how much you can earn — refer one executive or a hundred, you earn 10% on every qualifying new-customer first purchase.

How long does approval take?

We review every application personally to keep the program high-quality, so it usually takes about 3 business days. We'll email you the moment you're approved with a link to set up your portal.

Can I see my clicks and conversions?

Yes. Your affiliate portal shows your clicks, attributed conversions, pending and earned commissions, and payout history in real time — so you always know where you stand.

What counts as a new customer?

A new customer is someone with no prior CAIO purchase. Commission is paid on their first purchase only — renewals, upgrades, and expansions by existing customers are not commissionable.

Chief AI Officer — in partnership with Scaling Up

Start earning with your network

Apply in minutes. Once approved, your referral link is live the same day — and there's no cap on what you can earn.

Apply to the Affiliate Program

No cost to join · Applications reviewed within 2 business days