Michael Kieran
VP Talent at Veza
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Work Experience
VP Talent
2024 - Current
Veza is a data security platform that helps users use and share their data safely.
Raised $125,000,000.00 from The Syndicate Group.
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
Operator Collective is a venture fund and dream team community of Operator LPs.
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.
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.
Partner
2014 - 2019
Independent owner of a mobile app development agency. Blueprint Lion Architects Mobile Applications for Niche Information Marketers with Pride.
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.
Managing Director - National Capital Region
2008 - 2013
P&L, Branch Direction, Strategic Account Management for Experis' IT & Engineering offering in the NCR.
Experis US is the global leader in professional resourcing and project-based workforce solutions.
Recruitment/ Business Development Manager
2007 - 2008
Permanent Placement of IT & Engineering professionals.