He has spent the last decade partnering with great entrepreneurs to build transformational technology companies including Stripe, Fundbox, Snapchat, Gridco Systems, Livongo Health, Zenpayroll and Class Dojo. He is also a co-founder and Chairman of Advanced Energy Economy and board member of Khan Academy. Prior to joining General Catalyst, he was founder and CEO of a mobile applications company that was acquired in 2001. Hemant is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, earning an M.S. in Operations Research, an M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, a B.S. in Mathematics, a B.S. in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, and a B.S. in Biology & Biomedical Engineering.

an Independent Power Producer and EPC company in solar energy. Gagan founded the solar downstream business of Moser Baer in 2007. Prior to that, he worked in the automotive industry with such organisations as Delphi Corporation and Hero Honda. With over two decades of experience in areas including operations, supply chain, cost management, business development, capital markets and M&A, Gagan is an alumnus of National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra. He is an active long distance runner, plays lawn-tennis, enjoys his guitar and loves experimenting with his culinary skills for family and friends.