Shawn Boom

Chief Executive Officer

Shawn has spent his career at the intersection of technology and education, where innovative solutions are transforming the way we learn. Before joining Labster, Shawn served as CEO and Executive Chairman at Vanco, a vertically integrated fintech and SaaS provider for the K-12 and non-profit sectors. As Global VP at Blackboard, now part of Anthology, he collaborated with educators and administrators to tackle critical challenges such as accessibility, equity, learner engagement, and institutional strategy.

Shawn holds a degree in physiology from the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse.

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Phil Salopek

Chief Financial Officer

Phil has more than 30 years of financial management, leadership, and corporate strategy for multinational companies. Prior to Labster, Phil helped scale hyper-growth software companies as CFO at Quorum, Bricata, BroadSoft and AXENT, and was Founder-CEO of a sales enablement software company.

A teacher at heart, Phil’s commitment to learning is reflected in his tenures on the James Madison University College of Business Board of Advisors and the Maryland Board for the Future Business Leaders of America. Phil holds a degree in business administration (finance) from James Madison University. 

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Morten Andersen

VP Business Development

Morten is responsible for setting the long-term strategy, resource planning, and cross-functional collaboration that ensures continued growth of UbiSim. He has held roles as strategy consultant, venture investment partner and business development lead across Denmark, the UK and the US. Through his past roles investing in gaming and edtech companies for the LEGO Group, Morten developed a strong belief in the power and efficacy of high-engagement, high-immersion educational tools.

Morten holds an MBA and previously taught primary and secondary school in China and Denmark.

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Abby Chau

VP Customer Success

Abby is committed to optimizing the customer experience to ensure that educational institutions leverage the full potential of immersive learning. Previously, she was Global Managing Sr. Director for K-12 and Faith at Blackbaud. Abby is passionate about driving student success and empowering academic institutions to achieve their missions.

A proud graduate of the University of Vermont with a double major in Dietetics and Nutrition, Abby has experienced firsthand that education can open doors to meaningful opportunities. 

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Christina Fleming

Chief Marketing Officer

Christina has dedicated her career to empowering educators and educational institutions through innovative technology. Known for her empathetic and transparent leadership style, she has a history of building collaborative and impactful teams. Christina previously served as CMO at Blackboard, now Anthology. During her 13-year tenure there, she also served as VP of Blackboard K-12 and as VP of Higher Ed Marketing and Enrollment Services.

A lifelong learner herself, Christina holds an MBA from The College of William & Mary and a bachelor's degree in business from The University of Notre Dame.

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Catherine Gasse

Chief People Officer

Catherine’s leadership centers on empowering others to do their best work, creating an environment where talent can flourish and innovation can take root. Known for rolling up her sleeves alongside her team, Catherine brings many years of experience in building and transforming the people and talent functions for both large and small technology companies.

Previously, Catherine served as CPO at Onapsis, a cybersecurity software company, and was Head of HR for Vistaprint, a publicly-held e-commerce company. Catherine is a graduate of Boston College, where she earned a degree in sociology.

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Bjørn Toft Madsen

Chief Product & Technology Officer

Bjorn oversees Labster’s Product Management and Software Engineering teams. Before joining Labster, he served as EF’s EVP Product for their Global Education Platform, as Senior Technical Director for King, and as CTO at two Xbox game studios. He was instrumental in three Xbox hardware launches and created the original Xbox Avatar System.

Recently, Bjorn rolled out a language learning service for millions of Brazilian state school students and was recognized as Amazon AWS’s first Education Champion outside the United States.

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Immersive Learning That Captivates

Labster is redefining STEM and nursing education with evidence-based immersive learning experiences. We empower educators to actively engage every student so they can flourish in class, career, and community.

Our Purpose

Labster’s immersive learning platforms for STEM education and nursing simulation allow students to engage in real-world scenarios safely and repeatedly, building confidence and competence in a safe space.

STEM faculty members appreciate how the Labster product frees up class time for deeper exploration. Now, Labster is also redefining nursing education with its virtual reality (VR) nursing simulation product, UbiSim, recognized as a TIME Best Invention of 2024.

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Our Commitments

STEM is Fundamental

Gaps in prerequisite knowledge become barriers to success in STEM courses. Many students drop, fail, or withdraw, closing doors to future careers. Labster helps make STEM make sense to students, boosting grades and confidence.

Equitable Access to Education

Students have unique learning preferences, physical abilities, and academic backgrounds. Everyone engages with content and processes information in different ways. Labster is committed to making STEM education accessible for all learners.

Nursing is STEM

STEM education for nurses creates upward mobility and better patient outcomes. Labster recognizes the crucial role of nurses in healthcare and scientific practice and classifies nursing as a STEM discipline.

Our Leadership

Shawn Boom

Chief Executive Officer
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Phil Salopek

Chief Financial Officer
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Morten Andersen

VP Business Development
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Abby Chau

VP Customer Success
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Christina Fleming

Chief Marketing Officer
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Catherine Gasse

Chief People Officer
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Bjørn Toft Madsen

Chief Product & Technology Officer
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Make a Living that Makes a Difference in STEM Education

Join the team that is redefining STEM and nursing education with immersive learning technology. We are a remote-first company with offices in Copenhagen (HQ), Boston, and Valencia for hybrid working and in-person sessions.

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