Shireen El-Maissi brings over a decade of experience in agency and in-house recruiting to her role at Sapphire Talent, with a strong focus on high-growth technology companies. Calling on her experience developing career-driven recruiters, Shireen empowers leadership and hiring teams to innovate their processes and become champions of the hiring process within their organization. 

 

A thought leader in the HR space, Shireen has hosted webinars for 15Five, ThinkHuman, and Braverly, and her insights have been featured in HR Dive and HR Brews. She has also managed and mentored entry-level recruiters, helping them grow into successful professionals.

 

At Sapphire Talent, Shireen leverages her extensive recruiting experience to help companies overcome hiring challenges and build high-performing teams. Her deep understanding of the technology sector and her passion for talent development make her a trusted partner for businesses looking to achieve their hiring goals.

 

Shireen enjoys taking in art, documentaries and music. You can usually find her cooking for friends or diving into an Octavia Butler novel at her Long Beach, California home.

Combining entrepreneurial expertise with a deep understanding of business dynamics, Michael Deutsch is passionate about the important role that high-performing teams play in their overall success. With a proven track record, Michael is dedicated to guiding organizations toward significant growth by challenging the status quo with innovative solutions.

 

As a Certified EOS Implementer™, Michael leverages his 20+ years of experience to help companies overcome hiring challenges. He understands the stress of scaling a business, having led teams through significant growth phases.

 

Michael works with entrepreneurial owners and leadership teams to achieve extraordinary results that come from clear vision, healthy teams, and strategic hiring practices. He is committed to helping businesses achieve their goals by helping reimagine the hiring process and implement innovative solutions. 

 

At Sapphire Talent, Michael brings his passion for business growth - powered by people. He oversees finance, operations and client acquisition, ensuring that Sapphire Talent is poised to become the secret weapon behind the most talented up-and-coming businesses within the U.S.  

 

Prior to becoming an EOS Implementer, Michael was co-founder of The 4th Bin and was part of the Leadership Teams for MortageIT, a division of Deutsche Bank, The Moise Safra Center and Underground Online (UGO).

 

Michael lives in Manhattan with his wife, Casey, three sons, and their spoiled Bernedoodle, Milo. When he’s not helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, Michael is on the ski slopes, trying out new restaurants or traveling.