Independent list · re-checked September 28, 2026 · published by Primortul LLC

Maven Marketing

Maven Marketing is a fractional CMO practice at 7353 Ann Court in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, founded in 2022 by Kristyan Mjolsnes, who describes more than 20 years in B2B technology marketing including head-of-marketing roles across technology, cybersecurity and financial services companies. The site offers fractional CMO engagements, strategic advisory and half-day strategy sessions aimed at aligning marketing with business goals for B2B technology, SaaS and services companies. It also publishes case studies and guides on how a fractional CMO works. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Why it’s hereA Twin Cities practitioner with 20-plus years as an in-house B2B technology marketing head, recognised by Marquis Who's Who per her site. Number 6 of the fractional CMOs in the Midwest.

Who leads itKristyan Mjolsnes, Founder.

Estimated cost

Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for Midwest fractional CMO retainers; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

A fit forGrowing B2B companies in technology, cybersecurity and financial services that want a fractional CMO to build demand generation and account-based marketing.

Based in
Eden Prairie, MN
Founded
2022
Team size
1–10 people
Led by
Kristyan Mjolsnes, Founder
Known for
fractional CMO · B2B technology and SaaS · cybersecurity · strategic advisory
Best for
Growing B2B companies in technology, cybersecurity and financial services that want a fractional CMO to build demand generation and account-based marketing.
Estimated cost

Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for Midwest fractional CMO retainers; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

Maven Marketing homepage, captured September 28, 2026
mavenmarketingmn.com · homepage on September 28, 2026

Sources mavenmarketingmn.com, theorg.com, linkedin.com · LinkedIn ↗

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