Hi, I'm Kushagra Shrivastava2 - Builds platforms for professional growth at the intersection of tech and human connection
I'm passionate about building platforms that foster professional growth and human connection. I thrive on empowering founders and creating products that simplify lives, especially at the exciting intersection of technology and community.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
He shaped product strategy and growth at Google, Verizon, and Yahoo.
He is building Key, a platform enhancing professional networking and opportunities.
He can provide strategic guidance for scaling tech ventures and connect founders with investors.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Tech Foundations
Kushagra began his career at Google, honing skills in product development, marketing, and monetization across key platforms like AdWords and Google Play. This phase established a strong foundation in large-scale technology operations and product launches.
✦ Product Marketing
✦ Product Launch
✦ SEM
Scaling & Transformation Leadership
He then moved into leadership roles at Verizon and Yahoo, focusing on business transformation, P&L management, and strategic turnarounds for B2B products. This period demonstrated his ability to drive significant growth and operational improvements in established companies.
✦ Business Transformation
✦ Strategic Partnerships
✦ P&L Management
Venture Building & Ecosystem Impact
Currently, Kushagra is a Co-Founder & CEO of Key, building a platform for professional networking and opportunities. Concurrently, as a Partner at Xoogler Ventures and a Fellow at Stanford's CodeX, he actively invests in, mentors, and shapes the future of tech startups and legal informatics.
✦ CEO
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Startup Ecosystem
💪🏻 Superpowers
Founder & Ecosystem Architect
Can build and scale ventures that redefine professional landscapes.
✦ Co-founded Key, a platform enhancing professional networking and opportunities.
✦ Partner at Xoogler Ventures, investing in early-stage tech startups.
✦ Shaped product strategy and growth at Google, Verizon, and Yahoo.
Venture Catalyst
Spots and nurtures high-potential founders and innovative ideas.
✦ Identifies promising entrepreneurs from the Google ecosystem through Xoogler Ventures.
✦ Mentors and advises startups, fostering their growth and market entry.
✦ Drives strategic initiatives and operational excellence in nascent companies.
Product Visionary
Transforms complex challenges into intuitive, impactful products.
✦ Led product development and marketing for major Google initiatives.
✦ Drives innovation in professional networking and opportunity platforms.
✦ Focuses on building products that simplify and enrich users' lives.
I'm excited about
✦ Building Key into the definitive platform for professional growth and connection.
✦ Discovering and empowering the next generation of groundbreaking founders.
✦ Exploring the intersection of technology, community, and human potential.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance for scaling tech ventures.
✦ Connect founders with crucial early-stage investors and partners.
✦ Share insights on building impactful products that resonate with users.
I would love your help on
✦ Introductions to visionary entrepreneurs seeking investment.
✦ Insights into emerging trends in AI and community platforms.
✦ Collaboration on innovative projects at the forefront of legal tech.
