Private Holdings  ·  Frisco, Texas

Building at the intersection of
technology & culture.

The Ricard Group is a private holding company that invests in, builds, and operates ventures across artificial intelligence, marketing, and independent media — with a focus on making these tools accessible to underserved communities and emerging entrepreneurs.

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At a glance
AI
Primary investment thesis
2
Active portfolio companies
3
Speaking topic verticals
DAL
Headquartered, Frisco TX
100%
Revenue Transparency
72h
Review Turnaround
$0
Hidden Fees — Ever
3+
Platform Partners
Portfolio
Our companies
We take meaningful ownership positions in companies where our operational expertise creates compounding value across technology and culture.
Active
Artificial Intelligence
Zentric AI
zentricai.com
An AI enablement company helping businesses integrate artificial intelligence into their operations, workflows, and customer experience. The Ricard Group holds majority ownership and provides operational leadership.
AI EnablementEnterpriseMajority Owned
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Building
Independent Film Distribution
TRG Distribution
distribution.thericardgroup.com
A film distribution arm focused on independent Black American cinema and HBCU productions. We place curated content on streaming platforms with filmmaker-first terms and guaranteed placement.
Film DistributionStreamingWholly Owned
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Speaking
Available to speak
Isaac Ricard and Eric Fondren speak on the practical application of AI for communities, entrepreneurs, and businesses historically left behind by the technology industry.
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HBCU & Community Audiences
AI in Our Community
An honest conversation about what AI actually is, what it means for Black and minority communities, and how to engage with it as a tool rather than a threat.
What AI is — and is not
Opportunity vs. displacement
Practical first steps for students
Building wealth with AI tools
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Corporate & Enterprise
Enabling AI in Your Business
A practical framework for leaders who want to integrate AI into operations without the confusion, vendor noise, or costly mistakes most companies make in year one.
Where AI creates real ROI
Build vs. buy decisions
Team readiness and change management
Implementation roadmap
03
Entrepreneurs & Startups
Building Companies with AI
How founders use AI to compress timelines, reduce overhead, and build businesses that previously required teams of ten — drawn from direct experience.
AI as a co-founder and operator
Tools that actually move the needle
From idea to live product faster
The lean AI-native business model
Book Isaac & Eric for your event
University events, corporate offsites, community conferences — reach out with your event details and we will follow up within 48 hours.
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Available formats
Keynote — 45 to 60 minutes
Fireside chat or moderated panel
Half-day workshop — practical AI implementation
Campus or HBCU visit
Virtual or in-person
Frisco-area events preferred — no travel fee
Consulting
Marketing & strategy
Beyond our portfolio, The Ricard Group provides marketing consulting to select clients. Our work sits at the intersection of brand, technology, and growth — with particular depth in AI-enabled marketing systems and go-to-market strategy for emerging companies.
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Brand strategy & positioning→
Go-to-market planning→
Content & distribution strategy→
Growth advisory — retained→
About
Isaac Ricard
Founder & Principal
Isaac Ricard
Founder & Managing Principal
Isaac Ricard is the founder and managing principal of The Ricard Group, a Frisco-based private holding company building at the intersection of artificial intelligence, marketing, and independent media.

He holds majority ownership in Zentric AI, an AI enablement company, and is actively building TRG Distribution, a film distribution arm serving independent Black American filmmakers and HBCU productions. He speaks alongside CTO Eric Fondren on AI accessibility, entrepreneurship, and the practical application of emerging technology for underserved communities.

His work is grounded in a single conviction: the tools reshaping the economy should be available to everyone — not just those who already have access.
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Contact
Let's talk.
Whether you are exploring a partnership, interested in consulting, want to book a speaking engagement, or are a filmmaker looking to distribute — reach out directly. We respond to every serious inquiry.
General inquiries
info@thericardgroup.com
Speaking & bookings
speaking@thericardgroup.com
Film distribution
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Headquarters
Frisco, Texas
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