Panopto, a top AI-powered video learning company, has named Stephen Laster as its new CEO. Laster brings over 20 years of experience in technology and product leadership, helping drive digital growth and innovation in both education and enterprise software.
Before joining Panopto, Stephen Laster served as President at D2L. He’s also held leadership roles at McGraw-Hill Education, Ellucian, Harvard Business School, and Babson College.
Throughout his career, he has managed large teams, launched new products, and built platforms that have changed how millions of students and professionals learn. Laster will guide the company as it continues to expand its platform and deliver AI-powered video across learning, training, and communication worldwide.
“Panopto stands out at the crossroads of video, knowledge sharing, and education,” said Laster. “I’m excited to join a company with such a solid foundation and a talented team. As video learning becomes more important for organizations, Panopto is ready to help more customers succeed.”
The open, enterprise platform is trusted by leading institutions and companies around the globe—like Duke University, Kimberly-Clark, Harvard University, HubSpot, Nikon, Oxford University, Qualcomm, and Stanford University.
These organizations use Panopto to deliver video at scale for skills training, onboarding, compliance, and sharing knowledge. As a leader in learning tech, Panopto uses AI, smart search, and powerful integrations to support the future of visual learning.
“Stephen has the technical skills and a strong focus on customer impact,” said Sejal Pietrzak, Executive Chair at the company. “His record of building top-notch technology teams and products makes him the right person to lead Panopto’s next stage of growth.”
With Laster as CEO, Panopto stays committed to building video technology that supports how people learn and connect in today’s digital world.
About Panopto
Panopto is a global leader in AI-based video learning, changing how universities and businesses capture and share knowledge. Trusted by 22 of the world’s top 25 universities and more than 1,600 organizations, its platform and AI tools make it simple to turn text into video, create, store, manage, and deliver engaging learning experiences.
