Responsible Innovation and Venture Capital

Hemant Taneja, a managing director at General Catalyst and the founder of the firm’s Silicon Valley operations, joins Scott to discuss the venture capital space, why he’s bullish on the healthcare sector, and why responsible innovation is more important than ever. Hemant also shares his thoughts on the energy space and why Tesla is a key player. Follow Hemant on Twitter, @htaneja. (16:44) Scott opens with his thoughts on LVMH buying 50 percent of Jay-Z’s champagne brand as well as his thoughts on the luxury brand market.  This Week’s Office Hours: Australia vs. Facebook (49:18) and buying shares on the secondary market (56:40). Algebra of Happiness: Love & Empathy (60:51). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Bestselling author, professor and entrepreneur Scott Galloway combines business insight and analysis with provocative life and career advice. On Mondays and Fridays, Office Hours features Scott answering your questions about business, career, and life.  On Wednesdays, Raging Moderates brings Scott together with political strategist and The Five co-host Jessica Tarlov together to break down the biggest political stories of the week through a centrist lens.  On Thursdays, Conversations features Scott talks with leading thinkers across business, geopolitics, tech, and culture. On Saturdays, don’t miss No Mercy / No Malice, Scott’s Webby Award-winning newsletter, as read by actor and raconteur George Hahn. And on the first Sunday of every month, check out First Time Founders, where Ed Elson sits down with entrepreneurs for conversations about what it really takes to build a business from scratch.  To resist is futile… Want to get in touch? Email us, officehours@profgmedia.com.