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

2025/1/28
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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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