Panopto Appoints Stephen Laster As Chief Executive Officer

Apr 15, 2025•3 months ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Panopto

Stephen Laster

PittsburghSaasArtificial IntelligenceSoftware

Description

Panopto has announced the appointment of Stephen Laster as Chief Executive Officer. With over two decades of executive experience in technology and education, Laster will lead the company’s efforts to scale its platform and enhance AI-powered video solutions.

Company Information

Company

Panopto

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

About

Panopto helps businesses and universities create secure, searchable video libraries of their institutional knowledge. A pioneer in video capture, storage, and search technology since 2007, Panopto serves more than 10 million end users and is trusted by Fortune 1000 companies and leading academic institutions including GE, Qualcomm, Nike, UCLA, and Yale. Headquartered in Pittsburgh with a presence in Seattle, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Sydney, Panopto continues to receive industry recognition for its innovation, rapid growth, and company culture.

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