Chaitanya Hiremath

Chaitanya Hiremath is a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record of building and scaling startups from zero to one. With a strong entrepreneurial background, he has founded and led multiple companies, turning innovative ideas into high-growth ventures. His expertise lies in navigating the early-stage startup landscape, driving product-market fit, and building companies that leverage artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

An early adopter of VR content creation, Chaitanya was among the pioneers in developing immersive experiences for Oculus devices. He later founded Scanta, where he led the development of game engine assets for Unity Technologies, contributing to the evolution of interactive 3D game environments.

Beyond gaming and immersive tech, Chaitanya has been a trusted operator for VC and PE firms, helping launch and scale early-stage AI companies. His strategic insights and hands-on experience have made him a key player in shaping the AI startup landscape.

Currently, Chaitanya is the Founder of Healthpoint Ventures, a healthcare-focused venture studio and fund. Healthpoint Ventures is dedicated to transforming the U.S. healthcare system by leveraging AI to drive operational efficiency, with a primary focus on revenue cycle management (RCM) and healthcare operations. His vision is to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI technology and real-world healthcare challenges, optimizing financial and administrative workflows for better patient outcomes.

In recognition of his contributions to the industry, Chaitanya was honored as Dealmaker of the Year in 2024 for his leadership in venture-building and strategic investments. He was also named one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 25 People in Tech (2019) and was previously honored on Forbes 30 Under 30 in the Startup Category. His influence extends to global platforms, having represented startups in the G20 Summit as a Senator for U.S. startups. He has also been featured on Discovery Channel’s Expedition Unknown, SharkTank Showcase™, and was named a 'Youth Icon' by Fame Magazine in 2019.

Chaitanya is driven by a passion for identifying emerging technological trends and transforming them into practical, high-impact solutions. His career is marked by a relentless pursuit of innovation, strategic transformation, and meaningful impact, shaping industries and redefining how technologies create value in the real world.