Xoogler.co: Google alumni get a launchpad. Key Studio, created with Google’s AI Futures Fund
AI Incubator Announcement. Apply by July 15.
I’m excited to announce an incredible program for Xooglers founders and those looking to join Xoogler founders to launch their startups. We’ve created an AI Incubator with Google’s AI Futures Fund (AIFF), purpose-built for founders from the Xoogler community. You can read the coverage on Bloomberg here.
Please join a Q&A session to learn more. Apply here and sign up here to get updates.
Tuesday June 23, 1:30pm BST | 4pm IST | 6:30pm SGT | 8:30pm AEST
Tuesday June 23, 7:30pm PDT | 10:30pm EDT | Wednesday June 23, 8am IST | 10:30am SGT | 8:30pm AEST
Sunday June 28, 8pm PDT | 11pm EDT | Monday June 29, 8:30am IST | 11am SGT | 1pm AEST
Thank you to Jonathan Silber, Co-Founder & Director, Google’s AI Futures Fund for making this opportunity available for Xooglers. Here are his thoughts on why this was established:
“Through this new partnership with Key Studio, we’re thrilled to enable Xooglers as they explore next generation AI applications. As a former Xoogler myself, I know first hand the depth and strength of their community. I can’t wait to see what they build when they combine that with access to the latest Google technologies and expertise through the AI Futures Fund.”
We’re excited to have Marissa Mayer be a mentor and participant in the AI Incubator. Here are her thoughts on why she is joining:
“Google’s legacy of innovation is an inspiration for the whole technical industry. Key Studio provides the ideal modern extension of that legacy, giving Google alumni access to frontier AI models and an executive network with experience operating at scale. I’m proud to be part of it.”
Selected founders receive an unmatched set of resources
Early access to Google’s AI models
Up to $100,000 in access to capital
Up to $350,000 in Google Cloud and AI credits
Full Key AI platform access for community building, networking, and warm introductions to investors and potential customers
Access to the 35,000-strong Xoogler network of operators, PMs, and engineers
Mentorship & sessions with senior Google and AIFF leaders
Applications Now Open
We are now accepting applications from founders in the Xoogler community, with plans to expand to a broader audience in future cohorts. The program is intentionally selective — every admitted startup receives the full weight of Key Studio resources, mentorship, and attention. Learn more at Xoogler.co/studio and apply here.
What is Xoogler.co?
We’re 36,000+ ex- and current Googlers. founders, investors, operators, and the teams hiring them. If you’re looking to build a startup, learn how Xoogler can assist you.
Here’s what you’ll find on our community platform:
Need a co-founder? They’re here. #find-a-cofounder
Raising a round? So are your future investors. #investing-early-stage
Investing? Hop into #investing-early-stage.
You can now share job openings with the community, head to https://xoogler.key.ai/opportunities to post job openings. Email Kushagra if you’re a Bay Area product engineering champion or enterprise account executive interested in an exciting opportunity.
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📅 Upcoming Events Include
🇮🇳 Thu June 25, Xoogler Demo Day Bengaluru. Learn more about presenting startups. Thank you Nupur Dave, Sachin Jain, Samvidha Sinha and Saurabh Minni for organizing this Demo Day! Thank you Rajan Anandan for serving on the Investor’s Panel!
🇨🇳 Tue June 30, Shanghai meetup with Chris Fong. RSVP
🇬🇧 Tue July 7, London meetup with Chris Fong. RSVP
💻 Investing in YC Startups. RSVP
✈️ Travel with Xooglers to Bhutan, the Great Barrier Reef (to help with conservation efforts), etc. Share your interest here
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