Parker Conrad
Founder & Former CEO (resigned February 2016), Zenefits · USA
Parker Conrad is the CEO of Rippling. Conrad is based in USA. Conrad has held the role since 2016. Earlier roles include positions at Zenefits.
Parker Conrad is an American entrepreneur. He has co-founded three startup companies: SigFig, Zenefits and Rippling. He is the former CEO of both SigFig and Zenefits, and is the CEO of Rippling, a cloud-based human resources platform.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Parker Conrad has focused primarily on his departure from Zenefits in early 2016 following compliance failures and regulatory issues, as well as a subsequent SEC settlement in 2017 involving allegations that Conrad misled investors. Later coverage documented a public disagreement between Conrad and venture capitalist David Sacks on social media in 2024, and referenced Conrad's involvement with Rippling as of 2026.
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Parker Conrad: FAQ
- Who is Parker Conrad?
- Parker Conrad is the Founder & Former CEO (resigned February 2016) of Zenefits, based in USA.
- What company does Parker Conrad lead?
- Parker Conrad is CEO of Rippling, a role held since 2016.
- Where did Parker Conrad work previously?
- Earlier roles include Zenefits (CEO).