Hi, I'm Kushagra Shrivastava - Board of Advisors at StartX.
I thrive on building and scaling innovative ventures that simplify life, leveraging my experience from Google, Yahoo, and Verizon. I love exploring the intersection of technology, law, and business to drive impactful solutions.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led product scaling and global marketing initiatives at Google Play and Yahoo.
Currently building and scaling ventures as CEO & Co-Founder at Key.
Can offer strategic guidance on product development, GTM, 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.
