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Thinking about professional networks.
Writing on warm intros, community building, AI, and the future of professional relationships.
Key Studio
We built the program we wish had existed when we left Google.
Introducing Key Studio — an AI incubator for Xoogler founders, built in partnership with Google's AI Futures Fund. Up to $350K in Google Cloud credits, $100K in funding, and priority access to Gemini.
June 23, 2026 · 3 min read
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What's New
2026 Spring Release #1
Pre-event recommendations 48 hours before doors open. A new Opportunities Page that surfaces the value already in your network. Smarter member tables, member notes, and in-app guides for admins.
March 19, 2026 · 8 min read
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Announcement
Meet Key: A new dawn in professional networking
Key AI emerges from stealth with funding led by Felicis. Built by the founders of the 35,000+ member Xoogler community — a purpose-built platform for professional networking and career resilience amid the changing nature of work.
March 11, 2024 · 5 min read
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Announcement
Ex-Google staffers raise $4.3M for networking platform [Axios]
Key AI's $4.3M pre-seed round, led by Felicis, supports professionals affected by sweeping layoffs in Big Tech. Built by the same team behind the 35,000+ member Xoogler community.
April 21, 2024 · 4 min read
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Navigating the AI-first wave: a professional's guide to thriving
Companies are no longer treating AI as another tool — it's the foundation of how they operate. How to develop AI fluency, master human-AI collaboration, and reimagine your role from scratch.
April 30, 2025 · 9 min read
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Adapting to thrive: reskilling and upskilling in the age of AI
The half-life of professional skills has shrunk from five years to two and a half. A practical playbook for the skills audit, learning pathways, and durable human capabilities that future-proof your career.
April 22, 2025 · 10 min read
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Real connections matter: making networking work for you
In a cautious market, your network is more valuable than ever. The psychology of first impressions, the strength of weak ties, and practical moves for relationships that actually matter — beyond business cards and LinkedIn requests.
April 16, 2025 · 8 min read
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Tech's next chapter
Meta, Google, and Big Tech workforce reductions affect thousands of talented people. Beyond the headlines — how knowledge exchange, mentorship, and cross-company relationships are emerging to shape the next wave of innovation.
February 11, 2025 · 5 min read
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