SUMMARY ON EPISODE GUEST:

Chitra Nawbatt is an entrepreneur, investor and growth advisor with expertise in technology, consumer, fintech, healthcare and media. She brings more than 25 years of experience as a unique multi-industry and multidisciplinary business builder and operator, with a track record in value creation and go-to-market acceleration.

Currently, Chitra is the Chief Business Development and Ecosystem Officer at Andor Health. She is responsible for market expansion, strategic partnerships and stakeholder relations.

She also is the co-creator/producer and host of The Beat and The HLTH Daily Shows where she interviews C-level leaders, entrepreneurs and investors on growth, innovation, business building and investing.

Previously, Chitra was the Global Head of Health Assurance and Innovation at General Catalyst, a leading global venture capital firm. She led the expansion and execution of General Catalyst’s Health Assurance thesis to transform the healthcare industry to make quality care more affordable and accessible. In addition, Chitra developed new investment theses in areas such as technology, media, fintech, consumer, and originated and executed investments. Chitra created and led an inaugural value creation and ecosystem business development function. She originated, commercialized and managed strategic innovation partnerships for General Catalyst and its 75+ portfolio companies to accelerate value creation.

Prior to being an investor, Chitra was the Global Head of Market Solutions at Genpact, an artificial intelligence, digital transformation and analytics consulting firm. She was responsible for driving Fortune 500 new customer acquisition, partnerships, innovation and operational improvement in industries such as technology, financial services, media, healthcare and consumer/retail.

Before her career as a growth leader, Chitra was the New York based Anchor for Reuters International TV where her live broadcasts were seen by millions of households across the world.

Prior to media, Chitra spent more than a decade in financial services. Chitra was a C-level leader at Deutsche Bank where she delivered impact by inventing working capital analytics and efficiency software, which enabled CFOs and Treasurers of Fortune 1000 clients to optimize their cash conversion cycle. Chitra has a Certified Public Accountant designation, and is a graduate of Harvard Business School, Harvard University and Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto.

Chitra has been involved in various leadership and philanthropic activities such as serving as an Adjunct Professor at Rutgers Business School, a Board and Faculty member of the PACE University COAP Program, Women’s Forum of NY and The Executive Leadership Council.