Jacob sits down with Hemant Taneja, the CEO & Managing Director of General Catalyst. GC is one of the world’s largest venture capital firms, most recently raising an $8B fund in 2024. The firm has invested in companies like Livongo, Cityblock Health, and Hippocratic AI. They discuss the possibility of a $100B healthcare company, how buying a health system can accelerate partnerships, what will succeed in AI, and more.
Jacob sits down with Hemant Taneja, the CEO & Managing Director of General Catalyst. GC is one of the world’s largest venture capital firms, most recently raising an $8B fund in 2024. The firm has invested in companies like Livongo, Cityblock Health, and Hippocratic AI. They discuss the possibility of a $100B healthcare company, how buying a health system can accelerate partnerships, what will succeed in AI, and more.
[0:00] Intro
[0:54] Hemant’s Healthcare Journey
[2:25] A Vision for 2030
[3:36] Transforming Healthcare Systems
[6:03] The Role of AI and Technology in Healthcare
[9:04] Incubation and Investment Strategies
[13:43] Platform Focus in Health Tech
[21:42] Exploring International Healthcare Opportunities
[24:48] AI Transformations Across Industries
[25:51] Innovative Financing in Venture Capital
[34:41] The Future of AI and Venture Capital
[38:18] Quickfire
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