Labster CEO Shawn Boom

Shawn Boom is the CEO of Labster. Shawn’s prior roles in the edtech industry include working nine-plus years with Blackboard, the online learning management system (LMS) now part of Anthology, where he held the position of global vice president. He previously spent five-plus years as director of sales for The Active Network, with a focus on the higher education market. Most recently, he spent nearly six years with K12 and non-profit focused fintech provider Vanco, serving as CEO and Executive Chairman.

Labster gives students a learning advantage through immersive digital experiences in STEM and healthcare. With virtual lab simulations for science gateway courses and the UbiSim™ virtual reality training scenarios for nursing programs, Labster is built for engagement, designed for equitable learning, focused on improving outcomes, and preparing learners for success from high school to career. Over six million learners in 3,000 institutions across 100 countries have seen breakthrough learning outcomes using Labster.