sapphire talent
Partner with an Experienced Team
Dedicated to Business Excellence
Your company’s success hinges on the experts who guide you. Choose to work with a team that is committed to results, weaving in compassion and understanding for your team and your potential candidates every step of the way.
As an organization that teaches others to hire based on their core values, we wear these with pride - ensuring they are ingrained in every decision made and action taken.
Our Values.
Lead with Curiosity and Communication
We prioritize asking questions to understand each person and situation better.
By fostering early and frequent communication, we ensure everyone stays informed and engaged.
Be Genuine, Honest,
and Kind
We believe in treating others the way we want to be treated.
Building relationships requires being authentic and kind so we show up in each of our interactions wholeheartedly with clear and honest intentions.
Strive to Solve and Follow Through
We help clients improve their hiring processes by identifying and solving gaps. Our commitment to follow-through ensures we deliver on our promises and maintain clear communication throughout.
Find Things to Laugh About
Life is funny. People are funny. Let’s find the humor in our work. People make mistakes and sometimes those mistakes can lead to a good laugh and learning lesson.
Meet the Founder

Founder
Michael Deutsch
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.