The Healthtech Podcast #436 Lessons from a healthcare investor with T.N. Giridhar from SSG capital
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Mar 4, 2026 T.N. Giridhar, Managing Director and CEO of SSG Capital with nearly 30 years in investment banking and VC. He recalls moving Goldman-style rigor into early-stage investing. Short takes on why people trump metrics, how investors steer strategy, NHS talent and retention issues, and the one question founders should ask before taking money.
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Real Investor Work Happens After The Check Is Signed
- The bulk of investor value comes after deployment: relationship-building, day-to-day counsel and multi-level company engagement.
- Giridhar keeps a board-level relationship plus backchannels with junior staff to surface real issues early.
Focus On Execution Not Presentation
- Prioritise execution over flashy plans because many startups fail on discipline and follow-through.
- Giridhar looks for founders who consistently deliver rather than those who only present well.
Don't Be Fooled By Slick Presentations
- Assess founders beyond polish; smooth talkers are a red flag, and non-native English speakers can still be high quality operators.
- Giridhar evaluates maturity, culture fit and resilience rather than presentation skills alone.