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SEASON 1, EPISODE 8
From Blackboard to Tovuti LMS
Transforming learning management for the future
With Matthew Baker, Tovuti LMS
In this episode of Chalk and Code, host Theron Davis speaks with Matthew Baker, CEO of Tovuti LMS, about the past, present, and future of learning management systems. With over two decades in edtech, including leadership roles at Blackboard, Instructure, and CLASS Technologies. Matthew brings a rare perspective on how LMS platforms have evolved from CD-ROM installs to SaaS solutions that now serve learners worldwide.
Matthew shares why he joined Tovuti LMS, how the company’s people-first culture sets it apart, and why LMS vendors must rethink their approach to AI if they want to stay relevant. From balancing configurability with usability to breaking into new markets like FedRAMP, he unpacks both the challenges and opportunities ahead for corporate learning.
If you’re curious about where LMS innovation is headed, what “AI-first” really means, and how culture drives software success, this conversation is a must-listen.
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About the guest
Matthew Baker
CEO, Tovuti LMS
Matthew Baker is CEO of Tovuti LMS, a corporate learning management platform used for onboarding, upskilling, and compliance training. He brings more than 20 years of edtech experience, including 13 years at Blackboard helping build its global footprint, leadership roles at Instructure (the company behind Canvas LMS), and co-founding CLASS Technologies alongside Blackboard’s founder.
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