SynthesiaCo-founder and Chief Executive Officer
2017 — Present
Co-founded Synthesia in 2017 and led its pivot from film translation and dubbing to enterprise video creation, training and interactive AI experiences.
Victor Riparbelli cofounded and leads Synthesia, building AI video tools for workplace communication and learning. He steered its shift from film dubbing to enterprise training and now focuses on interactive video agents, guided by a preference for useful products over novelty.
Victor Riparbelli cofounded and leads Synthesia, building AI video tools for workplace communication and learning. He steered its shift from film dubbing to enterprise training and now focuses on interactive video agents, guided by a preference for useful products over novelty.
2017 — Present
Co-founded Synthesia in 2017 and led its pivot from film translation and dubbing to enterprise video creation, training and interactive AI experiences.
2016 — 2017
2014 — 2016
2012 — 2015
A conversation about Synthesia's move from video generation toward interactive agents and the product decisions behind that transition.
In this 2026 interview, Victor Riparbelli explains Synthesia’s shift from film dubbing to workplace training and how customer needs guide product decisions.
Victor Riparbelli presents his vision for how AI-generated video could change communication, education, entertainment, and trust in digital media.
