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Michael Kieran

VP of Talent at Veza

Ottawa, Ontario

Invests in

Stages:

Locations:

  • Min Investment:

    $500,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $1,500,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $1,000,000.00

Education

Work Experience

2024

  • VP Talent

    2024

  • Venture Advisor

    2024

    Storytime Capital is a VC focused on early stage (Pre-Seed & Seed) investments in technology solving the Future of Work.

  • Limited Partner

    2019

    Operator Collective is an early-stage B2B venture firm and community backed by top-tier institutions and 200+ of tech's most exceptional operators

2019 - 2024

  • VP, Talent & People

    2023 - 2024

    At Tray.io, we build and deliver a unique low-code and AI-enabled automation platform that enterprises use to transform complex processes into scalable, adaptable workflows.

  • Head of Talent

    2019 - 2023

    The Talent team's mission is to give Tray a Human Capital advantage by building a thoughtful recruiting machine that attracts, develops and retains the best people in the world.

2016 - 2019

  • Head of Recruiting

    2018 - 2019

    At Duo, we blend cybersecurity expertise with a user-centric approach, offering cutting-edge solutions in two-factor authentication, endpoint remediation, and secure single sign-on tools. Acquired by Cisco for $2.35 billion in 2018.

  • Executive Recruiter

    2016 - 2018

    Built a new IPO readiness team hiring new COO, CFO, CMO, and CPO + a dozen V-Level hires. Indirectly reported to the CEO/ Co-founder and collaborated with Benchmark, GV, and True Ventures, without spending any $ on agency support. In this time the company grew from 200 employees in September 2016 to 800 by July 2018.

2014 - 2019

  • Partner

    2014 - 2019

    Independent owner of a mobile app development agency. Blueprint Lion Architects Mobile Applications for Niche Information Marketers with Pride.

2014 - 2019

  • Partner

    2014 - 2019

    Independent owner of a Recruitment advisory. I help founders; When they are struggling to identify and engage key hires crucial for their company's objectives. When they need help developing an effective, scalable recruitment strategy and building a data driven hiring motion focused on quality of hire. When they want to reshape their company culture and employer brand to align with their values and objectives and attract top talent. When they need guidance on designing performance measurement frameworks. When they are seeking to build diverse and inclusive teams. When they require assistance with executive recruitment.

  • Partner

    2013 - 2016

    Co-owner of a boutique recruitment agency. Support & Develop our existing Permanent Placement channels & Launch TeamBuilder's Project Based Resource offering.

2008 - 2013

  • Managing Director - National Capital Region

    2008 - 2013

    P&L, Branch Direction, Strategic Account Management for Experis' IT & Engineering offering in the NCR.

2007 - 2008

  • Recruitment/ Business Development Manager

    2007 - 2008

    Permanent Placement of IT & Engineering professionals.