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Carolyn Sparano

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Operating Advisor at Jurassic Capital

Durham, North Carolina, United States

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Daniel DemmerunlockedCarolyn: together at Electronic Data Systems (EDS) (1986–1990)
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×2Carolyn: together at Red Hat
×2Carolyn: together at Jurassic Capital

About

Carolyn Sparano is a retired software executive with experience in SaaS B2B and B2C companies, focusing on scaling operations in high-growth environments. Her background includes go-to-market strategy based on product and customer-led approaches, along with people leadership and operational management. She currently works as an advisor and nonprofit volunteer.

Experience

  1. Retired ProfessionalRetired Software Executive, Active Advisor & Nonprofit Volunteercurrent2025 — presentDurham, North Carolina, United States
  2. Jurassic CapitalOperating Advisorcurrent2022 — present
  3. ExtensivVice President, Customer Experience2022 — 2024
  4. CorevistVice President of Client Success2020 — 2022
  5. SolarWindsGlobal Vice President Of Operations2018 — 2020Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
  6. Oracle + BrontoGeneral Manager2016 — 2018Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
  7. Oracle + BrontoVice President Client Services2006 — 2016Durham, North Carolina
  8. CRS EnterprisesPresident2003 — 2006
  9. Red HatVice President of Worldwide Product Support1999 — 2003
  10. MerantVice President of Education1992 — 1999
  11. Interport SoftwareDirector, Client Support1990 — 1992
  12. Electronic Data Systems (EDS)Systems Engineer1985 — 1990

Skills & more

Enterprise Software63SaaS48Software as a Service (SaaS)15Account Management41BudgetingCall Center2PlanningResource Management3Leadership Development7Professional Services Management2Technical Management1Organizational Change2
+12 moreMentoringBusiness AnalysisProject PlanningBudgetsProfessional ServicesChange ManagementProject ManagementTechnology ManagementLeadershipCall CentersCloud ComputingStrategy

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Colleagues at Jurassic Capital

Adam Zawati
Analyst at Jurassic Capital
Alex Lassiter
Operating Advisor at Jurassic Capital
Alyson Clayton
Operating Advisor at Jurassic Capital
Ben Hartmere
Operating Advisor at Jurassic Capital
Bo Spessard
Operating Advisor at Jurassic Capital
Brian Smith
Operating Advisor at Jurassic Capital
Chaz Felix
Operating Partner at Jurassic Capital
Chris Matton
Operating Advisor at Jurassic Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Carolyn Sparano?
Carolyn Sparano is a retired software executive with experience in SaaS B2B and B2C companies, focusing on scaling operations in high-growth environments. Her background includes go-to-market strategy based on product and customer-led approaches, along with people leadership and operational management. She currently works as an advisor and nonprofit volunteer.
Where does Carolyn Sparano work?
Carolyn Sparano is Operating Advisor at Jurassic Capital.
Where did Carolyn Sparano go to school?
Carolyn Sparano studied at Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University (Bachelor of Science (B.S.)); Syracuse University (Bachelor of Science, Finance).

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