Hi, I'm Kushagra Shrivastava - A seasoned tech leader with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, bridging product development, marketing, and venture capital.
I'm driven by building and scaling impactful tech products that simplify lives, especially at the intersection of emerging tech like AI and blockchain. I thrive on mentoring and investing in innovative startups.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led global app marketing for Google Play, driving key initiatives and managing substantial budgets.
Co-founded Key.ai, an AI company, and previously co-founded Kosei, an ad-tech solution acquired by Pinterest.
They can provide strategic guidance and operational expertise to early-stage tech companies and startups.
🚀 Career trajectory
Entrepreneurial Foundation
Began career at major tech companies like Google and Yahoo, gaining foundational experience in product management and marketing.
✦ Yahoo
✦ Product Management
✦ Marketing
Startup Leadership & Exit
Transitioned to startup leadership as CMO of Kosei, contributing to its acquisition by Pinterest.
✦ CMO
✦ AdTech
✦ Acquisition
✦ Startup
Venture Capital & Academia
Currently co-leading a venture fund and actively involved in advancing blockchain and legal tech through Stanford CodeX.
✦ CEO
✦ Co-Founder
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Blockchain
✦ Stanford
💪🏻 Superpowers
Product Visionary & Executioner
Proven ability to lead product development from concept to market, driving significant revenue growth and user acquisition.
✦ Led global app marketing for Google Play, launching key initiatives and managing substantial budgets.
✦ Drove business strategy, growth, and operations for B2B products at Yahoo.
✦ Co-founded and led product and marketing at Kosei, an ad-tech solution acquired by Pinterest.
Venture Catalyst & Strategist
Expertise in identifying and nurturing high-potential ventures, with a focus on blockchain and legal tech.
✦ Founding Partner at Xoogler Ventures, investing in promising early-stage companies.
✦ Co-Chair of Stanford CodeX Blockchain, advancing innovation at the intersection of law and technology.
✦ Experienced in evolving business use cases and technology choices for legal/civic startups.
Growth & Operations Maestro
Skilled in optimizing business operations, strategic planning, and cross-functional team leadership for accelerated growth.
✦ Managed integration of B2B products with Verizon post-acquisition of Yahoo.
✦ Built and designed campaign infrastructure, tracking, and reporting for global marketing initiatives.
✦ Drove successful turnaround and growth strategies for key product lines.
I'm excited about
✦ Building and scaling impactful technology products that simplify lives.
✦ Exploring the intersection of emerging technologies like blockchain with traditional industries.
✦ Mentoring and investing in the next generation of innovative startups.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance and operational expertise to early-stage tech companies.
✦ Offer insights into product development, marketing, and go-to-market strategies.
✦ Connect startups with relevant networks and potential investors in the venture capital space.
I would love your help on
✦ Introductions to founders of promising early-stage technology companies.
✦ Opportunities to collaborate on initiatives advancing blockchain and legal technology.
✦ Sharing cutting-edge trends and insights in product innovation and market growth.
