Michael Kieran

VP Talent

2024 - Current

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

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.

Recruitment/ Business Development Manager

2007 - 2008

Permanent Placement of IT & Engineering professionals.