Hi, I'm Kushagra Shrivastava - CEO & Co-Founder at Key | Founding Partner at Xoogler Ventures | Co-Chair at Stanford CodeX Blockchain | Prev. at FalconX, Verizon, Yahoo, Kosei (acq. by Pinterest), Google, YouTube
I'm passionate about building and scaling platforms that unlock professional opportunities, leveraging AI and community. I thrive on driving product innovation and investing in founders who are shaping the future.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led product and global marketing for Google Play's Android apps and games.
Co-founding Key, an AI-powered platform to unlock professional opportunities and foster community.
Can provide strategic guidance and investment for early-stage startups, and expertise in product/marketing.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Innovator
Began career at Google, launching key products like Google Play and leading global marketing efforts.
✦ Product Launch
✦ Global Marketing
Strategic Leader
Transitioned to senior leadership roles at Yahoo and Verizon, driving product strategy, business transformation, and significant revenue growth.
✦ Yahoo
✦ Verizon
✦ Product Management
✦ Turnaround Strategy
Entrepreneurial Investor
Co-founded Xoogler Ventures to invest in promising startups and currently building Key to empower professional growth.
✦ Xoogler Ventures
✦ Key
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Startup Founder
💪🏻 Superpowers
Product Innovation Pioneer
Proven track record of launching and scaling impactful products.
✦ Spearheaded the launch of Google Play and led global marketing for Apps and Games.
✦ Drove turnaround and profitable growth for Yahoo Small Business, managing P&L and product strategy.
✦ Currently building Key, an AI-powered platform to unlock professional opportunities.
Venture Catalyst
Expertise in identifying and nurturing high-potential startups.
✦ Founding Partner at Xoogler Ventures, investing in entrepreneurs from the Google ecosystem.
✦ Deep understanding of startup dynamics from founding and scaling companies.
✦ Leverages extensive network to support founders' vision and growth.
Strategic Growth Architect
Adept at transforming businesses and driving significant revenue expansion.
✦ Managed $10B+ Wireless Solutions for Business Market at Verizon.
✦ Led business transformation and turnaround initiatives for B2B products at Yahoo.
✦ Expert in developing and executing comprehensive marketing and distribution strategies.
I'm excited about
✦ Building and scaling innovative technology platforms like Key that simplify and enhance professional lives.
✦ Discovering and investing in visionary founders through Xoogler Ventures.
✦ Leveraging AI and community to create meaningful professional connections and unlock opportunities.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance and investment for early-stage startups, particularly those from the Google ecosystem.
✦ Offer expertise in product management, marketing strategy, and business turnaround for tech companies.
✦ Help individuals and communities unlock their potential through innovative professional networking solutions.
I would love your help on
✦ Connect them with promising founders and groundbreaking ideas for Xoogler Ventures.
✦ Share insights or opportunities related to AI, community building, and professional development platforms.
✦ Introduce them to potential strategic partners or key hires for Key's growth and expansion.
