Hi, I'm Kushagra shrivastava - Board of Advisors at StartX
I'm passionate about building products that simplify life and telling stories around technology's potential. I thrive at the intersection of innovation, venture capital, and community building, bringing diverse experiences from Google to leading startups.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led product management at Yahoo!, Verizon, and Google, driving growth.
Co-founded Xoogler Ventures and chairs Stanford CodeX Blockchain.
Can help others by offering venture capital and strategic product guidance.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Innovator
Began career with foundational roles at Google and YouTube, focusing on product marketing and mobile applications.
✦ YouTube
✦ Product Marketing
Strategic Leadership
Transitioned into senior leadership positions, driving product management and business strategy at Yahoo! and Verizon.
✦ Yahoo!
✦ Verizon
✦ Product Management
✦ Strategy
Venture & Community Focus
Currently co-leading Xoogler Ventures and co-chairing Stanford CodeX, focusing on startup investment and legal tech innovation.
✦ Xoogler Ventures
✦ Stanford CodeX
✦ Angel Investing
💪🏻 Superpowers
Venture Catalyst
Pioneering the future of startups and innovation
✦ Co-founded Xoogler Ventures to support early-stage companies.
✦ Actively identify and invest in promising new ventures.
✦ Leverage deep industry network to foster startup growth.
Product Visionary
Shaping market-leading technology products
✦ Led product strategy and development at Yahoo! and Verizon.
✦ Drove monetization and user experience for mobile applications.
✦ Successfully launched products like Kosei (acquired by Pinterest).
Community Builder
Connecting leaders and fostering collaboration
✦ Co-Chair at Stanford CodeX Blockchain, uniting legal tech experts.
✦ Active participant in the Xoogler.co network.
✦ Dedicated to building communities around shared professional interests.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering disruptive technologies and innovative founders to back.
✦ Connecting with fellow entrepreneurs and investors to share insights.
✦ Exploring opportunities in blockchain and its intersection with law.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance to early-stage tech startups.
✦ Offer mentorship on product development and go-to-market strategies.
✦ Facilitate introductions to potential investors and industry partners.
I would love your help on
✦ Gain insights into emerging trends in AI and decentralized technologies.
✦ Connect with experts in regulatory frameworks for new tech ventures.
✦ Identify potential co-founders with deep technical expertise.
