Hi, I'm Kushagra Shrivastava - Board of Advisors at StartX and key.
I thrive on building and scaling innovative products that simplify everyday life. My passion lies at the intersection of technology, law, and business, where I love exploring new ventures and mentoring founders to bring groundbreaking ideas to fruition.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led global app marketing and business development for Google Play.
Currently drives innovation as CEO & Co-Founder at Key, simplifying life through technology.
They can offer strategic guidance for product development and scaling tech ventures.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation & Growth at Tech Giants
Developed core product and marketing expertise at leading technology companies like Google and Yahoo, contributing to major product launches and global marketing initiatives.
✦ Yahoo
✦ Product Management
✦ Marketing
Startup & Acquisition Leadership
Led product and marketing as a founding CMO at Kosei, culminating in its acquisition by Pinterest, demonstrating entrepreneurial success and exit strategy execution.
✦ Kosei
✦ AdTech
✦ Startup
Venture Building & Innovation Leadership
Currently driving innovation as CEO & Co-Founder at Key, while also acting as a Founding Partner at Xoogler Ventures and Co-Chair at Stanford CodeX Blockchain, focusing on future-forward technologies.
✦ Key
✦ Xoogler Ventures
✦ Stanford CodeX
✦ CEO
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Blockchain
💪🏻 Superpowers
Product Visionary & Builder
Translates complex technological concepts into user-centric products.
✦ Successfully launched and scaled products at Google Play and Yahoo.
✦ Co-founded and led product strategy for Kosei, an ad-tech solution acquired by Pinterest.
✦ Drives innovation as CEO & Co-Founder at Key, focusing on simplifying life through technology.
Venture Catalyst
Expert in identifying, nurturing, and scaling high-potential ventures.
✦ Founding Partner at Xoogler Ventures, investing in and advising early-stage companies.
✦ Co-Chair of Stanford CodeX Blockchain Group, fostering innovation at the intersection of law and technology.
✦ Proven ability to navigate the startup ecosystem from ideation to acquisition.
Cross-Functional Strategist
Unifies technology, marketing, and business development for impactful outcomes.
✦ Spearheaded global app marketing and business development at Google Play.
✦ Managed business strategy and operations for B2B products at Yahoo and Verizon.
✦ Combines technical acumen with market insight to drive strategic growth.
I'm excited about
✦ Building and scaling innovative products that simplify everyday life.
✦ Exploring the intersection of technology, law, and business through initiatives like Stanford CodeX.
✦ Mentoring and investing in promising startups through Xoogler Ventures.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance for product development and go-to-market strategies.
✦ Offer insights into scaling technology ventures and navigating the startup ecosystem.
✦ Leverage a broad network within the tech and venture capital community.
I would love your help on
✦ Connect with promising early-stage technology startups with disruptive potential.
✦ Share innovative ideas or research in blockchain, AI, or legal tech.
✦ Explore collaborations that drive technological advancement and simplify lives.
