What makes General Catalyst a unique VC firm? How does Hemant identify companies and founders full of potential? What advice does Hemant have for companies, founders, and startups? We are joined by CEO and managing director of General Catalyst, a prominent American venture capital firm. General Catalyst's combination of investment expertise, strong network, and collaborative culture has established the firm as a respected and influential player in the venture capital industry. And Hemant Taneja's influential work at General Catalyst has been instrumental in shaping the firm's investment strategy and cultivating a strong network of entrepreneurs and innovators. Resource List - General Catalyst Website - https://www.generalcatalyst.com/ General Catalyst Institute Website - https://www.generalcatalyst.com/stories/introducing-gc-institute Read more about Livongo - https://ecorner.stanford.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/the-story-of-livongo-transcript-3.pdf What is the Power Law? - https://thevcfactory.com/power-law-venture-capital/ What is Exit Time Horizon? - https://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/timehorizon.asp What is a Financial Bubble? - https://www.gartner.com/en/finance/glossary/financial-bubble#:~:text=A%20financial%20bubble%20is%20an,euphoria%2C%20profit%20taking%20and%20bust. What is Leapfrogging? - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leapfrogging#:~:text=Leapfrogging%20is%20a%20concept%20used,dominant%20firm%20to%20stay%20ahead. Books by Hemant Taneja - Unscaled - https://amzn.in/d/edOsD0V UnHealthcare: A Manifesto for Health Assurance - https://amzn.in/d/91TKyVi Intended Consequences - https://amzn.in/d/2EmhPrJ About SparX by Mukesh Bansal SparX is a podcast where we delve into cutting-edge scientific research, stories from impact-makers and tools for unlocking the secrets to human potential and growth. We believe that entrepreneurship, fitness and the science of productivity is at the forefront of the India Story; the country is at the cusp of greatness and at SparX, we wish to make these tools accessible for every generation of Indians to be able to make the most of the opportunities around us. In a new episode every Sunday, our host Mukesh Bansal (Founder Myntra and Cult.fit) will talk to guests from all walks of life and also break down everything he's learnt about the science of impact over the course of his 20-year long career. This is the India Century, and we're enthusiastic to start this journey with you. Follow us on Instagram: / sparxbymukeshbansal Website: https://www.sparxbymukeshbansal.com You can also listen to SparX on all audio platforms Fasion | Outbreak | Courtesy EpidemicSound.com