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General Catalyst Institute

Shaping Effective Public Policy & Promoting National Resilience Through Transformative Technologies

Overview

The General Catalyst Institute (GCI) bridges venture capital and government to strengthen national resilience through policy and technology. Led by Founding President Teresa Carlson, GCI partners with policymakers and startups to shape policies in AI, healthcare, defense, manufacturing, and energy.

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Introducing the GC Institute
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Introducing the GC Institute

Our First Year

GCI President Teresa Carlson reflects on the institute’s 2024 launch and what’s on tap for the coming months. After successful launches and a global sprint covering the U.S., Brussels, India and the UK, GCI is now putting our 2025 strategy to work. The top priority is making sure we're amplifying the voices of the 800+ portfolio companies we support in important policy conversations around the world. In Washington, we are deep in our engagement with the new administration and Congress on how best to accelerate tech transformation and strengthen national resilience.

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GCI Report

U.S. Healthcare that works


GCI has launched a whitepaper on priority U.S. healthcare issues ripe for modernization and the urgent need to improve policy to deliver high-quality value-based care. The paper unveils Catalyzing Care: A Framework for a Healthier America to help transform healthcare delivery.

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Humanity’s future depends on its ability to become more resilient in this era of unique instability and change. Technology plays an absolutely essential role in that process. GCI's efforts are important in connecting the public sector with emerging technologies and working with stakeholders to implement effective policies. We are committed to partnering with governments to create the conditions needed to help humanity thrive.

Hemant Taneja
CEO & Managing Director
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Featured Press

Statements & COmments

On Artificial Intelligence

On March 14, 2025 GCI submitted a letter to the White House outlining policy recommendations of importance to founders and startups as the Trump Administration crafts its inaugural AI Action Plan.