Hi, I'm kushagra shrivastava - Builds platforms at the intersection of professional growth and community.
I'm driven by building scalable platforms that connect people and simplify professional growth, especially at the intersection of AI and community. I thrive when creating impactful products and fostering ecosystems where innovation can flourish.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
He led global product strategy and launches for Google Play, impacting millions worldwide.
He is currently the CEO & Co-Founder of Key, building an AI-powered platform for professional connection.
He can provide strategic guidance on scaling tech ventures and connecting founders with investors.
🚀 Career trajectory
From Tech Giant to Startup Founder
Began a robust career at Google, progressing through various product marketing and management roles, notably launching Google Play. Moved to leadership positions at Verizon and Yahoo, focusing on business transformation and strategy. Culminated in co-founding Key, leveraging this extensive experience to build a platform for professional growth.
✦ Product Marketing
✦ Product Management
✦ Leadership
✦ Entrepreneurship
Investor and Ecosystem Builder
Established Xoogler Ventures to invest in founders from the Google ecosystem, alongside significant contributions to academic research and innovation at Stanford's CodeX, focusing on blockchain and legal tech. This phase highlights a transition towards actively fostering and supporting the next generation of tech ventures.
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Angel Investing
✦ Community Building
✦ Blockchain
Current: Scaling Key
As CEO & Co-Founder of Key, Kushagra is focused on scaling a platform that connects professionals with opportunities and communities, utilizing AI-driven insights. This current role integrates his deep product expertise with his passion for building impactful, user-centric technology.
✦ CEO
✦ Co-Founder
✦ Product Strategy
✦ Community Platforms
💪🏻 Superpowers
The Product Architect
Can architect and launch innovative products that simplify complex user needs.
✦ Launched Google Play and key initiatives globally.
✦ Drove product strategy for mobile and ad-tech solutions.
✦ Led product development from concept to market.
The Growth Catalyst
Excels at scaling businesses and driving revenue growth for tech companies.
✦ Turned around Yahoo Small Business to profitable growth.
✦ Grew revenue by significant percentages at Google Play.
✦ Incubated new product lines and business development.
The Ecosystem Connector
Connects talent and capital within the technology and startup landscape.
✦ Co-Founder of Xoogler Ventures, investing in Google ecosystem.
✦ Fellow and Blockchain Co-Chair at Stanford CodeX.
✦ Advises and mentors numerous early-stage founders.
I'm excited about
✦ Building Key into a leading platform for professional connection.
✦ Exploring new frontiers in AI for career growth and networking.
✦ Connecting with innovators and thought leaders in tech.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance for product development and scaling.
✦ Connect entrepreneurs with investors and key industry players.
✦ Share insights on building and marketing successful tech products.
I would love your help on
✦ Introducing him to promising early-stage founders.
✦ Sharing insights on cutting-edge AI and community technologies.
✦ Identifying strategic partnership opportunities for Key.
