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Carolyn Sparano

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Retired Software Executive, Active Advisor & Nonprofit Volunteer at Retired Professional
📍 Durham, North Carolina, United States

Carolyn Sparano is a retired SaaS executive who now serves as an Operating Advisor for Jurassic Capital, a growth equity firm focused on B2B software. An alumna of Syracuse University, she has a proven track record of scaling high-growth companies. People who have worked with her often describe her as energetic, inspiring, and an inclusive leader.

Since retiring, Carolyn has shifted her focus toward philanthropy, dedicating her time to advising nonprofits and mentoring mission-driven teams. She is passionate about purposeful work and community building. In her personal time, she practices yoga to maintain a positive and healthy mindset, believing in its power to shift perspective during challenging moments.

She is a recipient of the Silver Award for Female Executive of the Year and was selected for Oracles elite internal executive leadership program.

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Experience
39 Years
Current Role
Retired Software Executive, Active Advisor & Nonprofit Volunteer
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States
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B2B SaaS Scaling
As an Operating Advisor for Jurassic Capital, she actively helps small B2B SaaS companies in the Southeast US navigate their growth journey from $1M to $10M and beyond.
Customer Success
Her career includes multiple executive roles focused on customer experience and client success, indicating a deep expertise in post-sale operations and account management.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Retired Software Executive, Active Advisor & Nonprofit Volunteer
Retired Professional
12-2022 - 10-2024
Vice President, Customer Experience
Extensiv
9-2022
Operating Advisor
Jurassic Capital
7-2020 - 11-2022
Vice President of Client Success
Corevist
10-2018 - 5-2020
Global Vice President Of Operations
SolarWinds
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Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management
Bachelor of Science
Syracuse University
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