Managing Director, Oyster International
Claude Sheer's corporate assignments have been concerned with the management of growth, in particular the creation and execution of new growth platforms and have focused on mobilizing new technologies, acquisition of capabilities and building management teams. Mr. Sheer served as President and member of the Board of Directors of the international media and marketing company, Ziff Davis. Currently a venture advisor to Zero Stage Capital, Mr. Sheer is also a founding principal in Barn Ventures, LLC, which invests in and accelerates early stage companies. He serves on the Boards of Lionbridge Technologies Inc (LIOX), Envoy WorldWide, Livewave.com and is a Trustee of the New Hampton School. He is Vice Chair of the Small Enterprise Growth Board (SEGB).
