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General Catalyst CEO Hemant Taneja on mission-driven investing, health assurance, and AI’s transformation advantage
Oct 6, 2023
Hemant Taneja, CEO of General Catalyst, discusses the venture capital landscape, role of technology, and investing in Stripe. He emphasizes responsible innovation, expansion into India and Europe, and the power of AI and collaboration for a sustainable future.
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- General Catalyst's mission-based approach to investing focuses on companies that create enduring change and make a positive impact in the world.
- General Catalyst embraces responsible innovation, using technology to transform industries while considering the needs of all stakeholders and societal impact.
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General Catalyst's Mission-Based Approach to Investing
General Catalyst, a venture capital firm, emphasizes the importance of investing in companies that create enduring change. Their focus is on companies that make a positive impact in the world, believing that these enduring and growing companies drive investment returns. This mission-based approach was a result of General Catalyst's evolution and the realization that building enduring firms requires a focus on long-term goals. Additionally, the firm believes in responsible innovation, which involves using technology to transform industries while considering the needs of all stakeholders and societal impact.
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