Our Approach

  • Every project has its risks. We minimize those risks by aligning outcomes with incentives.

  • We're not experts in everything. Where we lack expertise, we tap into our clients' knowledge and our own network, so we start each project with well-defined hypotheses.

  • We test our assumptions quickly and rapidly refine our approach. As we find success, we develop a playbook comprised of both strategy and tactics.

  • Mid-project, we may discover different resourcing is required to generate a successful outcome. We bring a mix of technologies, seasoned industry veterans with extensive networks and eager young professionals ready to dive in and make a difference.

The Owners

Joe Carbonaro
Problem-Finder.

Background:

Building Revenue and People at Ultra-High Growth Organizations

Previous Work:

2021-2023: Elemy.
Raised $225M focusing on Pediatric Healthcare + Schools. Built, Hired, Oversaw the team from 0→55→7.

  • Led Revenue for Schools: $4.1M to $14M and B2B Healthcare: 0→$28M

2017-2021: Knotel.
Grew from $15M to $375M ARR, team of 25 to 425. Acquired by $NMRK. Sold $33M ARR in 2019

2015-2017: Vestorly (Acquired)
Sold ~1.4M ARR software contracts. Managed a team of 3

2014-2015: ADP ($ADP)
168% of plan, learned cold calling, door to door, and channel sales

Favorite Books:

The Magus, Yearbook, Steve Jobs, Zen Mind, Beginners Mind

Josh Irwin
Problem-Solver.

Background:

G2M Specialist across Sales, Operations, and Partnerships

Previous Work:

2021-2023: Elemy
Led Provider Outbound, + Account Management for B2B Healthcare: 0→$28M

2020-2021: Fraud.net
Grew from $1m-$3m revenue. 1st FT Sales Hire.

2019-Early 2020: Bevi
Presidents Club

2017-2019: Rutgers University
MFA + Adjunct (English Comp)

2015-2017: Vestorly (Acquired)
BDR → Full-Cycle AE → Senior AE

2013-2015: WunWun (Acquired)
Employee #1. Ran courier operations across all markets. 0-191 couriers.

Favorite Book:

Zen Mind, Beginners Mind

Join the Team

We started Parasol to spend our time with people we enjoy working with, solving the highest-impact problems for companies we believe in.

If this resonates with you, we'd love hear from you.