Hi, I'm kushagra shrivastava - Builds intuitive platforms connecting professionals with opportunities.
I'm driven by building the future of professional discovery, leveraging AI to unlock career opportunities for everyone and cultivating vibrant communities for growth. I thrive when building intuitive platforms that connect people with meaningful chances.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led product strategy and launches at Google Play and managed P&L at Verizon.
Co-founded Key, an AI-driven platform focused on professional growth and opportunity discovery.
Helps founders navigate product-market fit, scaling challenges, and go-to-market strategies.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Years at Google
Began career at Google, honing expertise in product management, marketing, and launch strategies across various platforms including AdWords, YouTube, and Android. This period laid the groundwork for a deep understanding of scaling digital products and user acquisition.
✦ Product Marketing
✦ Product Management
✦ SEM
Scaling Leadership Roles
Transitioned into leadership positions at Verizon and Yahoo, focusing on business strategy, P&L management, and digital product innovation. This phase demonstrated a capacity for turnaround initiatives and driving profitable growth in established tech sectors.
✦ General Management
✦ Business Transformation
✦ Product Strategy
Venture and Ecosystem Building
Moved into venture capital and advisory roles, investing in and mentoring startups through Xoogler Ventures and StartX. Simultaneously, deepened involvement in legal tech through Stanford CodeX, co-chairing the Blockchain Working Group.
✦ Angel Investing
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Blockchain
✦ Legal Tech
Current: Leading Key
Now serves as CEO & Co-Founder of Key, a platform dedicated to enhancing professional networking and opportunity discovery using AI and community-driven insights. This role synthesizes all prior experience in product, scaling, and ecosystem development.
✦ CEO
✦ Co-Founder
✦ AI Platforms
✦ Community Building
💪🏻 Superpowers
Startup Architect
Can build and scale groundbreaking tech ventures from concept to market.
✦ Co-founded Key, a platform leveraging AI for professional growth.
✦ Led product and marketing at Kosei, acquired by Pinterest.
✦ Incubated new business lines and departments at FalconX.
Venture Catalyst
Spots and invests in high-potential entrepreneurs within the Google ecosystem.
✦ Founding Partner at Xoogler Ventures.
✦ Mentors and advises numerous promising founders.
✦ Active role in early-stage tech investments.
Product Visionary
Transforms complex problems into user-friendly and impactful product solutions.
✦ Drove product strategy and launches at Google Play.
✦ Managed P&L and product portfolios at Verizon.
✦ Specialized in product development and marketing.
I'm excited about
✦ Building the future of professional discovery and networking.
✦ Leveraging AI to unlock career opportunities for everyone.
✦ Cultivating vibrant communities for growth and connection.
I can help with
✦ Help founders navigate product-market fit and scaling challenges.
✦ Provide strategic guidance on go-to-market strategies.
✦ Connect entrepreneurs with valuable resources and networks.
I would love your help on
✦ Introducing them to key investors in the AI/SaaS space.
✦ Sharing insights on emerging trends in community platforms.
✦ Connecting them with potential strategic partners for Key.
