Shane Schieffer
Turning ideas into action—on stage, with teams and in the wild.
Founder. Operator. Speaker. Adventurer.
Shane Schieffer builds things that move people: companies, teams, and stories. As COO of VersaClimber, he leads a legendary performance brand trusted by elite athletes, while continuing a career defined by taking ideas from 0 to 1 and aligning teams around a shared mission.
His work extends beyond business. Shane is an ultra-endurance adventurer and storyteller, known for completing the first self-supported 140-mile swim of Lake Powell - an effort that drew millions into the experience and reframed what “ordinary” people are capable of.
Across stage, film, and social platforms, his focus is consistent: challenge comfort, create shared moments of effort, and turn possibility into action. He speaks on willingness, resilience, and the discipline required to pursue meaningful work - whether in the wild or inside an organization.
Speaking & PODCASTS
Keynote Speech at Glen Canyon Conservancy Gala
“A phoenix burning:
spring, summer, fall and winter.
my job: Rise and Shine.”
