Claude Shires, a former stand-up comedian, has transformed his passion for comedy into success in the digital video industry. He started performing at The Comedy Store in San Diego, eventually becoming a Paid Regular, while studying Molecular Biology. However, he realized that his true calling was in comedy and he continued to pursue it in Los Angeles, performing at the World Famous Comedy Store. Shires began learning video editing to improve his own material, and it soon became his vocation. He gained extensive knowledge in digital video techniques, attending industry conferences, and editing comedy specials for renowned comedians. His experience led him to direct and produce comedy shows for Amazon and HBO. Shires is now the CEO of Laugh Lounge, a platform that aims to bring live stand-up comedy to the world.