Ed Laczynski
About Ed Laczynski
Ed Laczynski serves as the Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Backlight, where he designs and operates partnership strategies with major technology firms. He has held various leadership roles in the technology sector, including CEO positions and board memberships, and has extensive experience in cloud services and corporate development.
Work at Backlight
Ed Laczynski currently serves as the EVP of Strategic Partnerships at Backlight, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he designs and operates partnership strategies with major technology companies, including Amazon Web Services and Google. He coordinates go-to-market and sales strategies within cloud marketplaces, ensuring effective collaboration and growth. Additionally, he is a member of the Board of Directors at Backlight, a position he has maintained since 2021. His responsibilities also include representing Backlight in corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic activities.
Previous Experience at Backlight
Before his current role, Ed Laczynski was co-CEO of Backlight Streaming from 2023 to 2024. His leadership during this period contributed to the company's strategic direction and operational efficiency. His extensive experience in technology and partnerships laid a strong foundation for his subsequent role as EVP of Strategic Partnerships.
Career History and Roles
Ed Laczynski has held several significant positions throughout his career. He served as the CEO of Zype from 2014 to 2023, where he led the company in the streaming technology sector. Prior to that, he was the Board Chairman and CEO of Clearlogin from 2014 to 2017. His earlier roles include Founder and CTO at LTech from 2001 to 2010 and Director of Technology at Zentropy Partners from 2000 to 2001. He also worked as Technology Lead at Credit Suisse First Boston from 1998 to 2000 and as SVP of Cloud Services at Datapipe from 2010 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Ed Laczynski studied at New York University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. His educational background complements his extensive experience in technology and strategic partnerships. His expertise includes designing partnership strategies for hyperscale software and technology, as well as coordinating sales strategies within cloud marketplaces.
Memberships and Affiliations
Since 2019, Ed Laczynski has been an Official Member of the Forbes Technology Council, where he engages with other technology leaders and shares insights on industry trends. His involvement in this council reflects his commitment to staying at the forefront of technology and strategic partnerships.