What is betagig?

We are a startup that is streamlining job shadowing! We are creating a try before you buy for careers so all the indecisive millennials out there can see what the day to day is like of a job before making a commitment to it while companies can eliminate the massive churn these millennials have created.

What has been the most challenging moment in your career?

The most challenging thing thus far has been learning how to fundraise and play the investor game.

What was the most braggable moment?

The most braggable moment was definitely when my co-founder and I won the Launch Hackathon in SF, one of the largest and most prestigious hackathons in the country.

What would you say is your biggest weakness?

My biggest weakness is my people pleasing nature, I just want to make everyone happy and you can’t always do that when you are trying to build a successful business.

 And your greatest strength?

My greatest strength is my utter determination and will power. I will do just about anything to get to my end goal with the exclusion of harming anyone in the process and I am patient enough to wait until I get there.

What was the greatest lesson you’ve learned from a mistake?

I have learned that if I speak up and communicate, I can get what I want. Sometimes, I don’t speak up in time due to fear of hurting or disappointing someone and it can compound into a larger problem than it started out as.

What do you love most about what you do?

I love that I get to help people find their passion! my job allows me to help others find what it is they love to do and there is no greater pleasure than that.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

Always make time to laugh!

How do you define happiness?

A choice you make every morning you wake up and always having low expectations.

What book are you currently reading?

Lean in by Sheryl Sandberg 

What’s a personal habit that you believe contributes to your success?

I have a minimalist attitude about everything so I find the least common denominator to be successful when I am learning something new and I believe it helps me move faster. 

Have you collaborated with another business/artist in the past? 

We are currently collaborating with a direct recruiting firm called the Kenekt Group. The founders of the Kenekt Group inspire me and are truly supportive of my business and I am so thankful to be in collaboration with them. 

To learn more about betagig check out http://betagig.tech/ 

Watch Nicki present her startup at the LAUNCH festival: