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Hemant Taneja

CEO & Managing Director of General Catalyst, a large venture capital firm. He has been involved in the creation of numerous healthcare companies and has invested in companies like Livongo, Cityblock Health, and Hippocratic AI.

Top 5 podcasts with Hemant Taneja

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Jul 31, 2024 • 1h 3min

Hemant Taneja - Engineering Global Resilience - [Invest Like the Best, EP.382]

Hemant Taneja, CEO of General Catalyst, discusses building global resilience across critical industries like healthcare and energy. He emphasizes the need for technological innovation in healthcare, especially post-crisis. The conversation touches on AI-driven acquisitions reshaping business structures and ethical considerations in modern defense investments. Taneja also highlights innovative investment strategies and the importance of cultivating strong partnerships, all while stressing the role of technology in creating sustainable energy solutions.
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Jan 21, 2025 • 48min

E74: General Catalyst CEO on Running VC Like an Enduring Company

Hemant Taneja, CEO of General Catalyst, a firm recognized for its operational prowess and notable investments like Stripe and Snap, discusses transforming venture capital into an enduring platform. He highlights the importance of operational rigor and merging partnership with structure. The conversation delves into responsible innovation, particularly in healthcare, and critiques the cleantech investment era. Taneja advocates for radical collaboration, emphasizing a shift from profit-driven to purpose-driven strategies in various industries, including education.
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Jan 28, 2025 • 43min

Ep 54: General Catalyst CEO Hemant Taneja on Buying a Health System, $100B Healthcare Companies and The Future of AI and Venture

Hemant Taneja, CEO of General Catalyst and a leader in healthcare venture capital, shares insights on the future of health tech. He discusses the potential of creating a $100B healthcare company and the transformative role of AI in the industry. Hemant emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships, particularly through health system acquisitions, to foster innovation. He also explores how venture capital is evolving, the globalization of healthcare solutions, and the necessity for a collaborative ecosystem to tackle complex challenges.
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Jun 18, 2018 • 26min

20VC: General Catalyst's Hemant Taneja on Why We Are In A Golden Age For VC, Why Pro-Rata Is A Lazy Posture and Why He Does Not Focus On Price

Hemant Taneja, Partner at General Catalyst, discusses the golden age of venture capital, the need to accelerate the creation of local reputation, the future of "unscaling", and the importance of prioritizing great people and product over price in the VC industry.
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Oct 6, 2023 • 42min

General Catalyst CEO Hemant Taneja on mission-driven investing, health assurance, and AI’s transformation advantage

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.