Mark Dempster
InvestorInvestor at Founders Circle Capital
Menlo Park, California
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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Charles CallunlockedMark: together at University of California, Davis (1986–1988)
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About
Mark Dempster has 21 years in venture capital and 31 years in marketing. He previously served as Marketing Partner at Sequoia Capital, where he built the firm's marketing and services function and worked with numerous founders. At Founders Circle Capital, he founded The Circle, a private peer-to-peer leadership community for founders.
Experience
- The Circle by Founders Circle CapitalFoundercurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- The Circle by Founders Circle CapitalFounder & Chief People Officer2015 — 2023San Francisco Bay Area
- Founders' ConsigliereChief Counsel2013 — 2015San Francisco, CA
- Sequoia CapitalMarketing Partner2000 — 2013Menlo Park, CA
- CKS PartnersDirector, Brand Strategy1993 — 2000San Francisco, CA
- Landor AssociatesAccount Director1988 — 1993San Francisco, CA
Skills & more
Marketing Strategy9New Business Development4Market Research3Start-ups43Entrepreneurship22Venture Capital29Business Strategy11Business Development15Competitive Analysis6Presentations1Entrepreneurship Education2Entrepreneurial Finance1
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MarketingManagement ConsultingAngel InvestingCorporate DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsPrivate EquityBusiness PlanningExecutive ManagementStrategyLead GenerationStart-up VenturesBrand ArchitectureFrom Mark's professional profile.
Colleagues at Founders Circle Capital
Adam Simons
Investor at Founders Circle Capital
Amy Aina
Director of Executive Operations at Founders Circle Capital
Andrew Boston
Partner at Founders Circle Capital
Anthony Matusich
Chief Financial Officer at Founders Circle Capital
Avery Cannon
Chief Administrative Officer at Founders Circle Capital
Caroline Fairbank
Investor at Founders Circle Capital
Dominick Richiuso
Investor at Founders Circle Capital
Frank Luo
Investor at Founders Circle Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Mark Dempster?
- Mark Dempster has 21 years in venture capital and 31 years in marketing. He previously served as Marketing Partner at Sequoia Capital, where he built the firm's marketing and services function and worked with numerous founders. At Founders Circle Capital, he founded The Circle, a private peer-to-peer leadership community for founders.
- Where does Mark Dempster work?
- Mark Dempster is Investor at Founders Circle Capital.
- What check size does Mark Dempster write?
- Mark Dempster typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Mark Dempster go to school?
- Mark Dempster studied at University of California, Davis (Bachelor's Degree, Economics, Communications).
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Also attended University of California, Davis267
Charles CallSLP & Venture Partner at Cottonwood Technology FundDavid PhuController at Felicis VenturesTeresa ChanChief Financial Officer at Felicis VenturesBryan EglanDirector of Business Development at Menlo VenturesDennisDirector of Trading at Pantera CapitalScott MaxwellInvestor at OpenView Venture Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at The Circle by Founders Circle Capital7
Hannah StarbranchSenior Content & Communications Manager, The Circle at Founders Circle CapitalKalee GardellaPartner, Chief Community Officer, The Circle at Founders Circle CapitalMarilu LivermorePartner, Chief Operations & Growth Officer, The Circle at Founders Circle CapitalEmily WesterholdFinance Operations at a16z cryptoMariel KelleySenior Vice President, People and Places at RippleSandra SmithOperating Partner at NewView Capital
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Also worked at Sequoia Capital204
Michael MoritzFormer Partner at Sequoia Capital; Senior Adviser at Sequoia HeritageDoug LeonePartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing PartnerRoelof BothaAdvisor & former Steward at Sequoia Capital; SpaceX board memberJason CalacanisFounder of LAUNCH; host of This Week in StartupsAlfred LinPartner at Sequoia CapitalMatt HuangCo-founder and Managing Partner at Paradigm
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