About Zaza Technologies
We're on a mission to help educators reclaim their time and focus on what matters most: teaching and connecting with students.
Our Story
Zaza Technologies was founded by educators who experienced firsthand the administrative burden that pulls teachers away from their core mission. We saw talented professionals spending countless hours on tasks that could be streamlined with the right technology.
Our founder, with a PhD in Professional Education and over 20 years of experience building educational tools, recognized that artificial intelligence could be the key to solving this problem. But it had to be done right - with educator input, privacy protection, and a deep understanding of classroom needs.
Our Mission
We believe that teachers should spend their time teaching, not buried in administrative tasks. Our AI-powered tools are designed to handle the routine work so educators can focus on what they do best: inspiring and educating students.
"Every minute saved on administrative work is a minute that can be spent on student connection and learning."
Our Values
Privacy First
We're GDPR compliant and prioritize data protection. Your students' information is never stored or shared.
Educator-Designed
Every feature is designed with input from real teachers who understand classroom challenges.
Practical Innovation
We focus on solutions that work in real classrooms with real constraints and real time pressures.
Continuous Learning
We listen to our community and continuously improve based on educator feedback and needs.
Dr. Greg Blackburn
Founder & CEO
About the Founder
Dr. Greg Blackburn is the founder of Zaza Technologies, bringing over two decades of leadership across education, business, and technology.
Greg's career spans both the classroom and the boardroom. He holds a PhD in Professional Education from City, University of London, where his research advanced critical thinking and problem-solving in digital learning. He has published internationally and presented at leading conferences in the fields of eLearning, professional development, and AI in education.
On the business side, Greg currently serves as Chief Learning Officer at Communardo, where he leads digital learning transformations across Europe. Earlier in his career, he worked in corporate strategy and operations at Telstra, one of Australia's largest companies. He also earned an MBA from the University of Queensland and First-Class Honours in Information Systems, blending academic depth with business acumen.
This dual expertise positions Greg to build products that not only help teachers thrive in the classroom, but also deliver workflow efficiency and measurable ROI for professionals in real estate, HR, consulting, and other fields through the Close Suite.
"Zaza products are built on 20+ years of experience in education and enterprise."- Dr. Greg Blackburn, Founder
Academic Leadership
Published researcher in professional education and eLearning
Business Experience
Current CLO at Communardo, 6 years at Telstra
Join Our Community
Over 12,000 educators worldwide trust Zaza Technologies to help them work more efficiently. Join a community that understands the challenges of modern education and is committed to making teaching more sustainable.
Recognition & Expertise
Two decades of leadership across education, business, and technology
Academic Leadership
Published researcher in professional education and eLearning
Business Experience
Current CLO at Communardo, driving digital transformation for thousands of professionals across Europe
Corporate Expertise
Six years at Telstra in management and operations
Thought Leadership
Contributor to global conversations on AI in both education and professional services
Education Impact
Advocate for helping teachers thrive by reducing workload and stress with AI
Featured Expertise
Academic Publications
"Dr. Greg Blackburn has published internationally on critical thinking and digital learning."
View publications on Google Scholar →Leadership Recognition
"Current Chief Learning Officer, driving digital transformation for thousands of professionals across Europe."
Business & Enterprise
"Trusted by corporate leaders to align AI tools with measurable ROI."
Education Impact
"Advocate for helping teachers thrive by reducing workload and stress with AI."
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