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 driven by building AI to revolutionize professional connections and foster vibrant global communities on Key. I thrive on empowering individuals to unlock new career opportunities and simplify life through technology.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led global apps and games marketing for Google Play, achieving successful Pinterest acquisition for Kosei.
Co-founded Key to build an AI-powered professional platform and invests in entrepreneurs as a Founding Partner at Xoogler Ventures.
Can guide product development and market entry strategies, offering insights into venture capital and startup scaling.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Product & Marketing Leadership
Established expertise at Google across product specialization, marketing, monetization, and launching major global initiatives like YouTube live streams and Google Play.
✦ Product Specialist
✦ Product Marketing
✦ Global Launch
✦ Monetization Strategy
Scaling Business & Strategic Product Direction
Advanced to senior leadership roles at Verizon and Yahoo, overseeing significant business segments, driving product strategy, and leading successful business turnarounds.
✦ Managing Director
✦ Product Management
✦ Business Strategy
✦ P&L Management
Venture Creation & Tech Ecosystem Building
Transitioned to entrepreneurship, co-founding Key, investing in startups via Xoogler Ventures, and shaping the future of legal technology and blockchain at Stanford.
✦ CEO & Co-Founder
✦ Founding Partner
✦ Angel Investing
✦ Blockchain Innovation
💪🏻 Superpowers
Product & Market Growth Architect
Expertise in launching and scaling innovative products, driving significant user and revenue growth globally.
✦ Led global apps and games marketing for Google Play.
✦ Managed a $10B+ wireless business segment at Verizon.
✦ Achieved successful Pinterest acquisition for Kosei product.
Startup & Venture Builder
Proven ability to co-found, invest in, and advise early-stage companies from concept to exit.
✦ Co-founded Key, developing an AI-powered professional platform.
✦ Founding Partner at Xoogler Ventures, investing in entrepreneurs.
✦ Advised StartX founders on strategy and growth initiatives.
Blockchain & Legal Tech Innovator
Pioneering research and community building at the intersection of law and emerging technologies.
✦ Co-Chair, Stanford CodeX Blockchain Working Group.
✦ Researched cognitive reasoning for next-generation legal applications.
✦ Evolving business use cases for legal and civic startups.
I'm excited about
✦ Building AI to revolutionize professional connections and growth.
✦ Fostering vibrant global professional communities on Key.
✦ Empowering individuals to unlock new career opportunities.
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I can help with
✦ Guide product development and market entry strategies.
✦ Provide insights into venture capital and startup scaling.
✦ Connect founders with essential industry resources.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying strategic partners for Key's platform expansion.
✦ Expanding global reach for professional communities.
✦ Insights on emerging AI applications for career development.
