KLCC's Oregon Rainmakers: Sabrina Parsons, Palo Alto Software

KLCC | By Michael Dunne

Published October 13, 2021 at 8:00 AM PDT

On this edition we speak with Sabrina Parsons, CEO of Palo Alto Software, one of the largest tech companies in central Oregon. A family company that her father started in Silicon Valley, Sabrina took over the top spot a decade ago and has grown the business planning and email software company into a global player with customers for its LivePlan, Outpost and B-plan software products in 180 countries. We talk about growing a global business, managing a family company and her views on what Eugene and Lane County need to do to become an even bigger player in the tech industry.

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Michael Dunne

Michael Dunne is the host and producer for KLCC’s public affairs show, Oregon On The Record. In this role, Michael interviews experts from around Western and Central Oregon to dive deep into the issues that matter most to the station’s audience. Michael also hosts and produces KLCC’s leadership podcast – Oregon Rainmakers, and writes a business column for The Chronicle which serves Springfield and South Lane County.

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