Where do most Google alumni go? Palo Alto Networks takes 316
Destinations ranked by people on the wire, as of 2026-11-08 PT. 316 = 1.5% of Palo Alto Networks's 20,594.

Data & notes
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | 316 |
| CrowdStrike | 151 |
| Zscaler | 79 |
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Key takeaway · How to cite
| Destination | On the wire | Destination bench | Share of bench |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | 316 | 20,594 | 1.5% |
| CrowdStrike | 151 | 10,525 | 1.4% |
| Zscaler | 79 | 8,938 | 0.9% |
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Which destination penetrates most? Palo Alto Networks at 1.5% (316/20,594)
Penetration = wire ÷ destination bench. Palo Alto Networks 1.5% (316/20,594); CrowdStrike 1.4% (151/10,525); Zscaler 0.9% (79/8,938).

Data & notes
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | 1.5 |
| CrowdStrike | 1.4 |
| Zscaler | 0.9 |
Which talent-flow paths leave Google?
The cut requires both: current at the destination, previously at Google. Titles are not filtered on this page.

Data & notes
| Source | Destination | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | 316 | |
| CrowdStrike | 151 | |
| Zscaler | 79 |
Absolute vs penetration: Palo Alto Networks vs Palo Alto Networks
The two rankings can diverge: volume and density are different decisions.

Data & notes
| Category | People on wire | Share of bench % |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | 316 | 1.5 |
| CrowdStrike | 151 | 1.4 |
| Zscaler | 79 | 0.9 |
What it means for Google flow: what to do this week / how to use it
Palo Alto Networks leads both absolute and penetration (316, 1.5%) — work that wire first.
- Use the other destinations as contrast narrow lists; wire sum 546.
- Keep the ask inside: current at a measured destination and previously at Google.
Cut stays on Google → measured destinations
The cut requires both: current at the destination, previously at Google. Titles are not filtered on this page. Destinations not listed here were not measured. As of 2026-11-08 PT.
As of 2026-11-08 PT · Source: Metix AI
Notes & method
Methodology
A person is on the wire only if they are current at the destination and were previously at Google. Bench size is the destination's full current headcount on 2026-11-08 PT. The source line is Metix AI.
FAQ
- Who is counted on the Google into Palo Alto Networks wire?
- People on the wire are current at Palo Alto Networks and were previously at Google. The lead wire is 316 people, as of 2026-11-08 PT.
- Is the bench the same as the wire for Google into Palo Alto Networks?
- No. The Palo Alto Networks bench is 20,594 and the wire is 316. Palo Alto Networks's current headcount is 20,594.
- Who is the Google into Palo Alto Networks list for?
- Recruiters use it to find people now at Palo Alto Networks who came from Google. The lead destination on this page is Palo Alto Networks.
- What date is the Google into Palo Alto Networks cut?
- The cut is dated 2026-11-08 PT. Source of the count: Metix AI.
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