
Paro was founded to give business professionals a different, better way to work.
As the demands of a modern workforce outpace the response time of the Big 4 consultancies, our founders recognized a need for new models of growth-oriented career opportunities.
We founded Paro to empower our community to develop fulfilling, self-directed and sustainable careers by merging the latest technology with decades of hands-on experience


The future of work is now.
Over the last three decades, tech innovations have made the traditional office space increasingly obsolete, while recent events and advancements have proven the viability of virtual and remote co-working.
Businesses are no longer limited to the talent within their community. They can access the best talent around the globe for their particular challenge. Professionals crave the freedom of independent work and are seeking new opportunities and steady income. Both aim to find long-term success in a modern workforce.
59 Million
Americans freelance
1.2 Billion
around the globe
82%
of independent contractors are proud of their career
5.2 million
new business applications were filed in 2021
We're harnessing the power of people and technology to go beyond.
Paro frees business professionals from the confines of traditional employment by offering a new category: The Growth Platform. We combine technology-driven efficiency with personal-touch experience to give expert talent and top-tier clientele the power to go beyond even their loftiest goals.
That’s why hundreds of the most elite finance and accounting professionals trust Paro to grow their business, and thousands of businesses across the US turn to Paro to solve core challenges faster.
Steve Libezeit
CEO, inRange Solutions
“The tools let us analyze the P&L and business using many different data points, including projects, customers, individual contributors and revenue per employee. It gives us a lot of interesting KPIs to look at to help analyze the business in a way that I’ve always wanted.”
Shanon Marks
CEO, Agency 39A
“Working with Paro has been a very rewarding experience. The team was able to quickly identify a truly remarkable candidate for a CFO/Comptroller role, onboard her to our team and deliver on mission-critical budgeting and financial operations. Boris has become a part of our team, provides her insights and expertise and is a pleasure to work with.”
Inez C.B.
Bookkeeper
“Paro makes identifying new clients easy. They work with me throughout the process to ensure I have what I need to get the job done. They make me look like a rockstar!”
Denise
Bookkeeper
“When I find myself looking for clients, I go right to Paro to find any opportunities that suit my skill set. I’ve been paired with several quality clients without having to invest in expensive marketing tools. Paro has been great for my business growth.”
CPG Startup
Controller / Client
“As revenues doubled, primarily due to the added exposure and distribution network of the top-five CPG enterprise, so did the accounting team at Jessica’s recommendation. She promoted and hired additional onsite staff, bringing the team of two to a team of four, including two accountants, a trade finance specialist and an accounts payable specialist.”
Brian G.
CFO
“Great flow of interesting leads and a slick, easy-to-use platform to build a business upon.”
Catherine L.
CPA
“I have been able to reach my new client goal in a matter of weeks instead of months. I am so thrilled and can’t wait to keep growing.”
Meet Our Leadership Team

Anita Samojednik
Chief Executive Officer
Anita Samojednik
Chief Executive Officer
“My career has shown how investments in people, technology and operational excellence can drive marketplaces to new heights. At Paro, investments in these areas have already pointed us toward more predictable growth, and I’m excited to accelerate and shape the future of finance work as we scale our professional services marketplace.”

Saum Mathur
Chief Technology, Product and AI Officer
Saum Mathur
Chief Technology, Product and AI Officer
“AI is at the center of everything Paro does. Algorithms power client experiences, ensure only the highest quality freelance experts are accepted into our network, and match the right available expert with the right client at the right time. AI is also instrumental in shaping Paro’s go-to-market strategy and guiding day-to-day operations.”

Michael Burdick
Chief Strategy Officer
Michael Burdick
Chief Strategy Officer
“Paro has unlocked the next wave of the freelance economy: professional expertise. Our platform provides everything professionals need to confidently build and grow their own business, in turn democratizing access to expert services clients need. We’re only at the starting point for what’s possible as we further enable the human cloud.”

Jason Nahani
Chief Revenue Officer
Jason Nahani
Chief Revenue Officer
“I love helping businesses grow and compete through technology-enabled supply and demand management. As Paro continues building out innovative predictive AI and algorithmic capabilities, it’s thrilling to see the impact of creating partnerships that are long-lasting and fulfilling for clients and experts.”

Cathy O’Grady
Fractional Chief People Officer
Cathy O’Grady
Fractional Chief People Officer
“We’re hyper-focused on strengthening and engaging our team through growth and development opportunities, enabling a culture of open feedback and implementing our DE&I action plan. As we scale and consider our operations in the future of work, we plan to engage our team in trialing how we can best work in innovative, team-centered ways.”

Dan Wywrot
VP, Finance
Dan Wywrot
VP, Finance
“The finance department isn’t one of the first places money goes when growing a business. It’s a necessary function, but any extra profits tend to be reserved for growth teams and initiatives. Flexible resourcing for cost center functions like finance is the best way I’ve found to get the support I need while not using up too much space in the budget.”

John Austin
VP, Marketing
John Austin
VP, Marketing
“Paro has enabled thousands of clients to accomplish their finance goals while empowering experts to become their own bosses. This foundation gives us the unique ability to build our brand and gain recognition by telling the story of the very real achievements that have been facilitated through our marketplace.”
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