Jennifer Zick, founder of Authentic, smiling in a professional headshot. Text overlay reads: "Jennifer Zick to Speak at Private Directors Association Panel on AI." Authentic Brand logo in bottom right corner.

Jennifer Zick to Speak at Private Directors Association Panel on AI

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Two professionals reviewing documents together at a laptop, featured in an Authentic® client story for a Commercial Lending Company.

Transforming Partnership Marketing to Drive Growth in Commercial Lending

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Inside the Minds of AI’s Builders

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How Entrepreneurial Companies Can Escape “Random Acts of Marketing”

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A group of smiling attendees poses together at the Meaningful Capitalism Awards Reception, with one person holding an award trophy in front of a branded step-and-repeat backdrop featuring sponsors including Creative Planning, Insperity, All In One Accounting, and Platinum Group.

[Event Recap] 2026 Meaningful Capitalism Awards Reception

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Jennifer Zick, Founder & CEO of Authentic, featured in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal "People on the Move" for Women's History Month, March 9, 2026.

Jennifer Zick Featured in Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal for Women’s History Month

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The CEO’s AI Dilemma

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Authentic® Named an Honoree of the 2026 Meaningful Capitalism Awards. Graphic features the official Meaningful Capitalism Awards seal alongside the Authentic® logo on a teal background.

Authentic® Named an Honoree of the 2026 Meaningful Capitalism Award

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[Event Recap] VIP•US – Pre-Conference Mixer for Visionaries + Integrators + Partners

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Stop Marketing, Start Strategizing

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Random Acts of Marketing Are Killing Your Growth

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Authentic® Announces Strategic Leadership Expansion to Fuel Rapid Growth in 2026

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The Unscripted Leader: Revenue Over Random

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We packed over 6,000 meals for local children experiencing food insecurity!

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Authentic® Featured on 2026 Largest Twin Cities Women-Owned Businesses List by the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal for Third Year

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Jennifer Zick to Speak at Faith and Business Dinner Forum Hosted by Anselm House

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Managed Print Services Company Improves Lead Quality and Sales Opportunities Through Strategic Marketing

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[Event Recap] VIP•MN – Winter Mixer for Visionaries + Integrators + Partners

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From Loss to Launch: Jennifer Zick Shares Entrepreneurship Journey at Purpose Fueled

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Beyond Random Acts: Building a Scalable Marketing Operating System

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We packed almost 9,000 pounds of food for our community!

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The “Little m” Marketing Dilemma: How to move your growing business from reactive tactics to revenue-driving results

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VIP•MN – Fall Mixer for Visionaries + Integrators + Partners

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VIP•MN – Summer Mixer for Visionaries + Integrators + Partners

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LIFT Monthly Meeting

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LIFT Monthly Meeting

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LIFT Monthly Meeting

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Group of five smiling professionals at the VIP.AZ Fall Mixer networking event, standing together in a warmly lit venue, holding a microphone and wearing event name tags, with “VIP.AZ Fall Mixer Event Recap” text on a teal patterned background.

[Event Recap] VIP•AZ Fall Mixer For Visionaries, Integrators, and Implementers

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[Event Recap] VIP•MN Fall Mixer For Visionaries, Integrators, and Implementers

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Authentic® Featured on 2025 Largest Twin Cities Women-Owned Businesses List by the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal For Second Year

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Bridging the Gap: How to Run a Unified Sales + Marketing Weekly Cadence Meeting That Actually Moves the Needle

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Twin Cities Business Growth Conference

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Authentic® Ranks #2976 on Inc. 5000 2025 List

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We helped beautify pumpkin patches at the MN Landscape Arboretum!

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[Event Recap] VIP.MN Summer Mixer for Visionaries, Integrators, and Implementer Partners

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How Fast-Growing Companies Scale Their Marketing Without Hiring a Full-Time CMO

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We helped pack 51,264 meals for children!

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Authentic® Named a Finalist for the 2025 Meaningful Capitalism Awards

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[Event Recap] VIP.DC Pre-EOS Conference Mix & Mingle

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ConvHERsations with Kristie Clayton Featuring Jennifer Zick

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The Science of Fractional Marketing and The Secret Sauce of a W-2 Talent Pool

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We partnered with Bridging to prepare home goods for families in transition!

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[Event Recap] VIP.MN Winter Mixer for Visionaries, Integrators, and Implementer Partners

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We helped prepare 52 bikes for kids this holiday season at Free Bikes for Kidz!

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[Event Recap] VIP.MN Fall Mixer for Visionaries, Integrators, and Implementer Partners

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Authentic® Debuts on Twin Cities Largest Women-Owned Businesses List

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Growing Through a Hold Period with M&A with Renee Ernste

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5 Lessons in Building Community, a Brand, and Entrepreneurship

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We served at one of Minneapolis/St. Paul’s greatest treasures: The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum!

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Authentic® Named a Second-Time Fast 50 Honoree by Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal

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