fractional CMOs in Minnesota

• Minneapolis, MN (2)

1. 01 on the list · Minneapolis, MN

   Authentic

   Since 2017 · 11–50 people

   Authentic is a Minneapolis firm founded in 2017 by Jennifer Zick that places embedded fractional chief marketing officers with growing companies, typically for 8 to 20-plus hours a week over 12 to 24 months, using its Authentic Growth methodology. Its site says it has served more than 160 clients across 29 states and seven countries in professional services, technology, manufacturing, CPG, financial services, healthcare, construction and nonprofits. The company is 100 percent woman-owned and lists Inc. 5000 and Minnesota Fast 50 recognition.

   Why it’s hereAn Inc. 5000 honoree and one of the Midwest's earliest dedicated fractional CMO firms, with 160-plus clients served since 2017 per its site.

   Who leads itJennifer Zick, 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.

   fractional CMO · B2B professional services · manufacturing and distribution · SaaS · marketing team leadership

2. 06 on the list · Eden Prairie, MN

   Maven Marketing

   Since 2022 · 1–10 people

   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.

   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.

   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.

   fractional CMO · B2B technology and SaaS · cybersecurity · strategic advisory

3. 07 on the list · Minneapolis, MN

   HPZ Marketing

   Since 2019 · 1–10 people

   HPZ Marketing is a Minneapolis fractional and interim CMO practice founded in 2019 and run by CEO Jessica Kelley, with a second office in Malta serving European clients. Its site describes building the strategic marketing plan, executing it alongside the client's team and owning the results for B2B companies under about $10 million in revenue, with additional offerings for private equity, healthcare and startups. Kelley states that clients work directly with her and that she keeps a deliberately small roster.

   Why it’s hereA Minneapolis owner-operated fractional CMO practice with a stated focus on small B2B companies and a published, direct-engagement model.

   Who leads itJessica Kelley, CMO/CEO.

   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.

   fractional and interim CMO · small B2B companies · demand generation · private equity and healthcare

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