Hemant Taneja is a prominent investor, founder, and author with a vast array of experience across industries such as healthcare, education, and energy. He is currently the managing partner of venture capital firm General Catalyst where he invests in companies that are committed to social and long-term sustainability. Hemant is an early investor in several successful companies including Stripe, Snap, and Coda. He is the author of the book "Unscaled" which explores the impact of AI-based mass personalization techniques in innovation and the need for transparency and accountability in AI technologies. His upcoming book "Intended Consequences" lays out a framework for building responsible innovation companies. Hemant is also the founder and executive chairman of Commure, a healthcare-focused company, and co-author of "UnHealthcare," which advocates for an overhaul in the healthcare system's policies. Hemant has five degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and actively serves on several boards.