Hi, I'm Kushagra Shrivastava - Board of Advisors at StartX.
I thrive on building and scaling tech ventures, driven by a passion for simplifying complex systems through product innovation. My journey from Google and YouTube to founding Key has fueled my excitement for fostering impactful collaborations and intelligent platforms.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Co-founded Kosei, an AI startup acquired by Pinterest, demonstrating significant entrepreneurial success.
Currently serves as CEO & Co-Founder of Key, building a professional intelligence platform.
Can provide expert advice on product strategy, go-to-market execution, and scaling technology ventures.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Tech & Product
Began career in product marketing at Google and YouTube, building foundational skills in product development and go-to-market strategies.
✦ Product Marketing
✦ YouTube
Growth & Leadership in Telecom
Transitioned to Verizon as Managing Director, focusing on strategic leadership and innovation within the telecommunications sector.
✦ Managing Director
✦ Verizon
✦ Strategy
Entrepreneurial Ventures & Investment
Co-founded Kosei (acquired by Pinterest), then shifted focus to angel investing and founding Key, a professional intelligence platform.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ Acquisition
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Startup
Current Role: CEO & Co-Founder
Leading Key, a professional intelligence platform, and actively involved in advising startups and fostering new ventures.
✦ CEO
✦ Co-Founder
✦ Key
✦ Board of Advisors
💪🏻 Superpowers
Startup Ecosystem Navigator
Expertise in identifying and nurturing early-stage ventures.
✦ Co-founded Kosei, acquired by Pinterest.
✦ Currently a Founding Partner at Xoogler Ventures.
✦ Advising startups as Board of Advisors for StartX.
Product Innovation Architect
Proven track record in defining and launching successful products.
✦ Led product marketing and strategy at Google and YouTube.
✦ Driving product development as CEO & Co-Founder of Key.
✦ Experience in product management and development across tech sectors.
Cross-Industry Leader
Bridging diverse sectors from telecommunications to digital media.
✦ Managed and led teams at Verizon for strategic initiatives.
✦ Experience in mobile devices, advertising, and e-commerce.
✦ Global perspective with international business development experience.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying key opinion leaders in AI and blockchain for platform integration.
✦ Finding potential co-founders with deep technical expertise in decentralized systems.
✦ Gaining introductions to enterprise clients for B2B product adoption.
