Hi, I'm Kushagra Shrivastava - Board of Advisors at StartX.
I'm passionate about building and evangelizing products that simplify life, thriving at the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship. I love connecting with founders and innovators to foster growth and explore new ventures.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led product marketing and strategy at Google and Verizon, shaping global digital initiatives.
Co-founded Key, building products that simplify life, and serves as Founding Partner at Xoogler Ventures.
Offers strategic guidance on product development, go-to-market execution, and scaling tech ventures.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Tech & Marketing Foundations
Began career in Product Marketing at Google and later at Yahoo, building core digital marketing and product strategy skills.
✦ Product Marketing
✦ Digital Strategy
Growth & Leadership Roles
Transitioned into Managing Director roles at Verizon, demonstrating leadership in scaling initiatives and managing teams.
✦ Leadership
✦ Management
Startup & Venture Focus
Co-founded Key, became a Founding Partner at Xoogler Ventures, and took on advisory roles, focusing on startup growth and investment.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Angel Investing
Blockchain & Innovation
Co-Chaired Stanford CodeX Blockchain, indicating a deep engagement with emerging technologies and their applications.
✦ Blockchain
✦ Innovation
💪🏻 Superpowers
Product Visionary
Translating market needs into scalable product strategies.
✦ Pioneered product marketing and management strategies at Google and Verizon.
✦ Drove product development and launch for innovative tech ventures.
✦ Focuses on creating products that enhance user experience and simplify life.
Venture Catalyst
Identifying and nurturing high-potential startups.
✦ Founding Partner at Xoogler Ventures, investing in early-stage companies.
✦ Advises startups on growth and strategic development.
✦ Experienced in identifying market opportunities and fostering innovation.
Strategic Leader
Navigating complex markets with cross-functional expertise.
✦ Led diverse teams in product, marketing, and business development.
✦ Managed significant projects at major tech corporations like Verizon and Yahoo.
✦ Expert in go-to-market strategies and competitive analysis.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring collaborations with innovative founders and thought leaders.
✦ Discovering emerging technologies and investment opportunities.
✦ Connecting with peers to share insights on building impactful companies.
I can help with
✦ Offering guidance on product strategy and go-to-market execution.
✦ Providing insights from experience in scaling tech companies.
✦ Connecting founders with potential investors and strategic partners.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying promising early-stage startups for investment.
✦ Finding potential co-founders for new ventures.
✦ Discovering experts in niche technology areas for collaboration.
