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Stephen Wemple

Stephen Wemple

Investor at Spero Ventures focusing on mission-driven startups

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San Francisco Bay Area, California
Joined August 2025
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Summary

Stephen Wemple is a Principal at Spero Ventures, co-leading sustainability investing. He is dedicated to backing mission-driven founders in areas like wellbeing, sustainability, and the future of work, learning, and play, reflecting a core belief in entrepreneurship as a tool for positive societal impact. spero+1
With a background spanning a Fulbright Fellowship in Vietnam, where he supported entrepreneurial initiatives for the U.S. Department of State, and an Analyst role at Village Capital focusing on early-stage impact investments, Stephen has consistently demonstrated a career path centered on fostering innovation in underserved markets and addressing real-world problems. sigep+2
Stephen is a vocal thought leader in the venture capital space, regularly sharing insights on investment theses, market trends, and GTM strategies through his writings on Medium and Substack. His content reflects a deep engagement with the evolving landscape of tech and entrepreneurship, often discussing themes such as AI, economic growth, and community-led business models. medium+3

Work

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Community as a GTM strategy

August 1, 2020

Explores the role of community as a go-to-market strategy for startups.

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Why We Invested in Wattch

An article detailing Spero Ventures' investment in Wattch, highlighting the company's growth and the intangible qualities that attracted Spero.

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Why We Invested: Remark

Explains the rationale behind Spero Ventures' investment in Remark, emphasizing bringing the human touch back to commerce.

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Why We Invested in Euclid Power — And Why We're Even More Excited Today

Details Spero Ventures' leading a seed round in Euclid Power and ongoing excitement about the company's progress in the energy industry.

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Rethinking Care

A publication analyzing startups tackling aging-related challenges and the evolving needs of an aging society.

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