About Us

Cognota is the first Learning Operations platform.

L&D and talent professionals are remarkable — developing people and driving workforce transformation. But operational demands keep growing, and the tools haven’t kept up.

We created the operating system for talent and L&D, enabling teams to spend less time managing work and more time doing what they do best. The capacity to scale. The infrastructure to execute. The intelligence to drive real business impact. One LearnOps® platform, purpose-built for you.

Meet Our Leadership Team

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Ryan Austin

Chief Executive Officer & Founder
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Samiksha Khanna

CFO / Chief Operating Officer
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Rebecca McDougall

VP of Customer Success & Education
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Matt Ball

Principal Data Scientist

Kristy Sadler

Chief Marketing Advisor

Beth Gantz

Chief Revenue Officer

Debbie Richards

Chief Learning Advisor
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Andrew Grocholski

Director of Strategic Alliances

Alan Todd

Executive Chair

Our Values

We have seven core values, which drive us forward every day.

Embrace Uncertainty

We aim high, and think big. Roll up your sleeves, and don’t be afraid of pursuing a challenging goal.

Break Down the Walls

We encourage everyone to share their ideas and contribute in new ways.

Keep it Win-Win

Each interaction is a partnership in which everyone wins — be they customers, employees or other stakeholders.

Enjoy the Ride

We know that building a great company is hard work. So, while we push ourselves, we make work fun.

Be Better than Yesterday

We learn by facing challenges most people would run from. By pushing these boundaries, we’re always improving.

Drive the Wow Factor

We are obsessed with creating great experiences. Every decision offers the opportunity to go that extra mile to make magic happen.

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Pay it Forward

We believe in shaping the world by giving back—supporting others, sharing knowledge, and fostering collaboration. This responsibility drives innovation and strengthens our commitment to the greater good.

Want to join us?

If you’re interested in learning more, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

About Us