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

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   Out-Of-Pocket: https://www.outofpocket.health/