Hi, I'm Kushagra Shrivastava - Board of Advisors at StartX
I build tech products that simplify lives, sharing their stories from my journey across Google, Yahoo, and Verizon, and as a venture co-founder. I thrive on innovation, growth, and connecting builders.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led product management at major tech firms like Google and Yahoo, driving strategy for large-scale platforms.
Co-founded Xoogler Ventures and Key, focusing on identifying promising startups and building professional communities.
Can help others by offering strategic guidance on product innovation, market entry, and venture growth.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Tech Roles
Began career at tech giants like Google and YouTube, gaining deep product and marketing experience.
✦ YouTube
✦ Product Management
Startup & Acquisition
Served as CMO at Kosei, which was acquired by Pinterest, experiencing high-growth startup dynamics.
✦ Kosei
✦ CMO
Leadership in Established Tech
Held senior leadership roles at Yahoo and Verizon Wireless, driving product strategy and management.
✦ Yahoo
✦ Verizon
✦ Managing Director
Venture & Founding
Co-founded Xoogler Ventures and Key, focusing on investing, advising, and building professional communities.
✦ Xoogler Ventures
✦ Key
✦ Board of Advisors
💪🏻 Superpowers
Venture Catalyst
Driving early-stage innovation and strategic growth.
✦ Co-founder of Xoogler Ventures, identifying and nurturing promising startups.
✦ Experience in M&A with Kosei's acquisition by Pinterest.
✦ Angel investing and strategic partnership building.
Product Visionary
Shaping product strategy from conception to market.
✦ Led product management at Yahoo and Verizon Wireless.
✦ Expert in product development, planning, and go-to-market strategies.
✦ Focus on user experience and market analysis.
Community Architect
Building and empowering professional networks.
✦ Co-Chair at Stanford CodeX Blockchain, fostering blockchain innovation.
✦ Active in the 'Xoogler' community, connecting former Google employees.
✦ Passionate about building communities around shared interests.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with fellow innovators and builders to explore emerging technologies.
✦ Discovering groundbreaking startups and investment opportunities.
✦ Finding collaborators for impactful projects that simplify life.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance on product development and market entry.
✦ Offer insights from extensive experience in tech leadership and venture capital.
✦ Facilitate connections within the 'Xoogler' and broader tech communities.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying unique startup opportunities in the decentralized tech space.
✦ Finding co-founders with complementary expertise in AI and blockchain.
✦ Connecting with industry leaders for strategic partnerships and advisory roles.