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Hem Suri

Trailblazer · DISC type ID
Founder & Managing Partner at Spark Growth Ventures
📍 San Diego, California, United States

Hem Suri is the Founder and Managing Partner of Spark Growth Ventures, an early to mid-stage technology VC firm. With two decades of experience as an entrepreneur, investor, and board member, he focuses on hands-on support for founders. People who have worked with him often describe him as hands-on, authentic, caring, and collaborative.

He is passionate about supporting budding entrepreneurs and is heavily involved with incubators in Southern California. His personal interests include the environment, equality, education for underprivileged children, reading, and traveling.

Unique fact: Hem is a contributor to two published books, "A Survival Guide for Startups in the Era of Tech Giants" and "Break the MBA Admissions Barrier. "

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Founder & Managing Partner
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Diego, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Hem shows up

Friendly But Fast
Values Relationships
Informal

They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies. They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.

Priorities

Topics Hem cares about

Founder Mentorship
His passion is “rolling-up his sleeves” to help founders create and execute 360⁰ strategies, as stated in his professional bio and backed by multiple recommendations.
Venture Capital
As the Founder and Managing Partner of Spark Growth Ventures, he is deeply involved in the VC ecosystem, frequently speaking on fundraising and venture trends.
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Career

Work history

8-2020
Founder & Managing Partner
Spark Growth Ventures
7-2025
Board of Directors
Astra Holding Group
8-2024
Board Observer
Astra Holding Group
6-2025
Follow-on
AssetWatch®
2-2024
Investor
AssetWatch®
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2007 - 2009
MBA
Harvard Business School
2001 - 2003
MS
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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