Hi, I'm kushagra shrivastava - Builds platforms that connect professionals to opportunities and communities
I'm passionate about building platforms that simplify professional lives and connect people to their next big opportunity. I thrive on driving growth, fostering ecosystems, and exploring how AI can unlock human potential in the professional world.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led global marketing for Google Play's apps and games, driving significant revenue growth.
Co-founded Key, a platform leveraging AI to connect professionals with tailored opportunities.
Helps founders secure early-stage funding and mentorship, and advises on tech go-to-market strategy.
🚀 Career trajectory
From Google Innovator to Ecosystem Builder
Kushagra began his impactful career at Google, driving product launches and marketing strategies across Search, Maps, YouTube, and Android. He then moved into leadership roles at Verizon and FalconX, focusing on business transformation and strategic partnerships, before co-founding Key to revolutionize professional networking and opportunity discovery.
✦ Product Marketing
✦ Product Management
✦ Venture Capital
Tech Entrepreneurship and Research
His journey includes significant contributions to the startup ecosystem as a founding partner at Xoogler Ventures and an advisor at StartX. Simultaneously, he deepened his expertise in legal technology and blockchain as a Fellow and Co-Chair at Stanford CodeX, exploring the future of computable contracts.
✦ Startup Founder
✦ Angel Investing
✦ Blockchain
✦ Legal Tech
Current Focus: Key CEO & Co-Founder
As CEO & Co-Founder of Key, Kushagra is dedicated to building a platform that leverages community and AI to connect professionals with tailored opportunities and foster career growth, simplifying the modern professional journey.
✦ CEO
✦ Co-Founder
✦ AI
✦ Professional Networking
✦ Community Building
💪🏻 Superpowers
Growth Architect
Can architect and execute strategies for rapid growth in tech ventures.
✦ Launched Google Play's global apps and games marketing.
✦ Drove revenue growth for Google Play with major partners.
✦ Turned around Yahoo Small Business to profitable growth.
Venture Catalyst
Spots and nurtures early-stage founders within the tech ecosystem.
✦ Founding Partner at Xoogler Ventures, investing in Google alumni.
✦ Advises and mentors founders through StartX.
✦ Leads Blockchain working group at Stanford CodeX.
Product Visionary
Translates complex market needs into user-centric product realities.
✦ Drove product roadmaps and launched new features at Google AdWords.
✦ Led product management for B2B solutions at Verizon.
✦ Built ad-tech solutions at Kosei, acquired by Pinterest.
I'm excited about
✦ Building Key into the premier platform for professional growth.
✦ Discovering and supporting the next generation of tech founders.
✦ Exploring the intersection of community, AI, and opportunity.
I can help with
✦ Connect founders with early-stage funding and mentorship.
✦ Advise on product strategy and go-to-market for tech companies.
✦ Share insights on building scalable professional communities.
I would love your help on
✦ Introductions to visionary investors and strategic partners.
✦ Feedback on innovative product concepts and market opportunities.
✦ Connections to top talent for building high-growth teams.
