Director of Public Policy @GeneralCatalyst Institute. Prev. CEO @ABI_DC_Updates, FinTech Fellow @GOPMajorityWhip, & Associate @BlockchainAssn.
Washington, DC
Joined August 2019
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.@htaneja and @jcfurstenberg have been named to the @Forbes Midas List this year, Hemant for the 10th consecutive year. We exist to back founders working on the big, right problems and to build a company worthy of their ambition. From @AnthropicAI, @AppliedInt, and @deel to @HelsingAI, @WeAreLegora, @stripe, and @ZeptoNow, they have shown up, from seed to scale.
Congratulations to both.
“Today's metrics don't give the U.S. military an accurate sense of its own readiness, as the Pentagon battles outdated procurement procedures and other countries quickly up-gun their troops, according to a @GeneralCatalyst Institute report first shared with Axios.”
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“We need, in order to be survivable and lethal in that space, true, honest feedback of how our units are going to amass capability and execute the orders" of the president and defense secretary, GCI's Jonathan Clifford told Axios.”
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London is now the world's 4th largest venture hub, raising $17.7B in 2025—behind only the Bay Area, New York, and LA. It's produced more unicorns than Berlin, Paris, and Tokyo combined. @TheEconomist explains what's driving it:
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@GeneralCatalyst has incredible founders building across healthcare, financial innovation, cybersecurity, and AI in the UK. As government seeks to boost private investment, policy will be a key factor in whether London continues its rise-or loses ground to rivals.
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The @GeneralCatalyst Institute looks forward to working with founders and UK policymakers to ensure Britain remains a top global destination for startups and capital.
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Honored to have attended last Wednesday’s release of President Trump’s Executive Council on Digital Assets report on behalf of @generalcatalyst Institute! This report shows deep thought and effort had been put in by the Trump Administration to ensure America remains the undisputed Crypto Capital of the World. This will shape the future of digital finance in the US, and cement our leadership globally. Congratulations to President Trump, @davidsacks47, @BoHines47, @SecScottBessent, and @AGPamBondi for their leadership in making financial innovation a top national priority! Check out crypto.gov to read the full report. #DigitalAssets #Crypto #Blockchain
Exciting developments in the world of AI yesterday with the release of the National AI Action Plan, a bold initiative led by President Trump, @Davidsacks47, @mkratsios47, and the @WhiteHouse team under Executive Order 14179, signed on January 23, 2025. This plan underscores the U.S.’s commitment to maintaining global leadership in artificial intelligence by fostering innovation and competition, with a particular focus on transformative applications in financial services.
What stands out to me is the emphasis on creating a pro-innovation environment, particularly for startups harnessing AI to revolutionize finance. By streamlining federal oversight and reducing the risk of a patchwork of state-level AI regulations, this plan levels the playing field for emerging fintech companies to thrive alongside established players. It’s a strategic move to ensure America remains at the forefront of this transformative technology, enabling breakthroughs in areas like fraud detection, personalized banking, algorithmic trading, and risk management.
I’m optimistic about the plan’s potential to drive economic growth and national security, especially as we face increasing global competition in AI-powered financial services.
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The @generalcatalyst Institute was honored to be present at the @WhiteHouse this afternoon for the historic signing of the bipartisan GENIUS Act, a bill that codifies rules for companies that issue or utilize U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins. As President Trump so eloquently stated, the United States must lead in establishing clear, comprehensive, and competitive frameworks for digital assets to ensure we continue to be the leader of the global financial system.
Legal clarity for U.S.-dollar backed stablecoins is a tremendous step in promoting the use of the U.S. dollar globally while also supercharging the digital economy domestically. As this White House has so clearly stated, economic security IS national security. Thanks to the hard work of @davidsacks47, @BoHines47 and Congress; the U.S. is now even stronger and more competitive in financial innovation than ever before!
Alex Allaire retweeted
🚨BREAKING: Ukraine has captured Chinese nationals fighting alongside Russian forces.
This is a major development—following repeated reports that the CCP has been bankrolling and supplying Russia with ammunition, body armor, and assault rifles.
Beijing is no longer sitting on the sidelines; it’s actively backing and joining Putin’s war effort, aiming to weaken the West and expand its grip on global power.
Alex Allaire retweeted
🚨Today, OFAC sanctioned the Houthi network for facilitating commodity trades from Russia—including weapons and stolen Ukrainian grain—via cryptocurrency. 8 crypto wallets tied to these illicit activities were identified. Read our blog to learn more: chainalysis.com/blog/ofac-sa…
Really interesting piece from @amsecproject americansecurityproject.org/…
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Alex Allaire retweeted
🚨On the same day that Chinese controlled AI @deepseek_ai shocked the stock market - openly erasing the CCP's atrocities and oppression - @CGChenLiNY, Consul General of China in NY, rang the bell at @NYSE.
The U.S. must not capitulate to CCP manipulation of our free market.
🛎️ @NasdaqExchange Closing Bell meets #SpringFestival—now a UNESCO treasure! Today we light up resilience with unity.
Why this moment matters: 5,000-year heritage shines on Wall Street 🏮
Global icons & CEOs gather: Reunion ➡️ Renewal ➡️ Rising stronger! (pic credit to Nasdaq)
Alex Allaire retweeted
DeepSeek is legitimately impressive, but the level of hysteria is an indictment of so many.
The $5M number is bogus. It is pushed by a Chinese hedge fund to slow investment in American AI startups, service their own shorts against American titans like Nvidia, and hide sanction evasion. America is a fertile bed for psyops like this because our media apparatus hates our technology companies and wants to see President Trump fail.
We have so many useful idiots uncritically reporting Chinese propaganda as fact because on some level, they want it to be true. They love seeing hundreds of billions of dollars wiped off the market cap off our largest companies.
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@RANDCorporation in “Exploring the Implications of Generative AI for Chinese Military Cyber-Enabled Influence Operations”: “Support blockchain, watermarking, or other similar technologies for media to improve the trustworthiness of authentic media, especially U.S. government public statements.[…]
[…]If it is currently difficult to identify Al-generated content, then another approach would be to clarify the trustworthiness of important media. This could be pursued by the private sector, but at a minimum, the U.S. government should consider adoption if this proves promising. If this approach proves promising, then Congress could be an early adopter to ensure credible communication with constituents and the broader public.”
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