Stephen Laster
Chief Executive Officer
Under Stephen Laster’s leadership, Panopto sets the standard for efficient, engaging, and easy-to-use AI-powered video for learning and collaboration. A passionate advocate for technology’s role in human progress, he combines deep expertise with pragmatic innovation to help shape the future of formal and informal learning delivered through state-of-the-art technology.
With more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of education and enterprise transformation, Stephen has championed advancements in learning technology. At D2L, where he served as President, he played a pivotal role in scaling digital learning platforms for institutions and organizations across the globe. His background also includes forward-thinking roles at McGraw-Hill Education, Ellucian, Harvard Business School, and Babson College, where his teams worked closely with customers to transform learning globally.
Stephen is committed to creating equitable learning opportunities and empowering educators and organizations to deliver scalable, learner-centered experiences. His work is shaped by the idea that technology succeeds when it helps people achieve meaningful goals—whether in the classroom, the workplace, or beyond.
Stephen holds a Bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College and an MBA from the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College.