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In a three-part series presented by Maxis, entrepreneurs from the Gen.T community share their journey to transform their community and industry. GoGet’s Francesca Chia describes the support she received to develop her on-demand work platform—and how she uses it to help others
When Francesca Chia left her stable job as a management consultant to start GoGet in 2014, she knew the transition to life as an entrepreneur would not be easy. But the support of her two co-founders, family and friends meant she never felt alone.
Chia’s parents supported their daughter’s decision by allowing her to set up GoGet’s first office in their home in Kuala Lumpur, while Chia credits her childhood friend, Renata, with encouraging her to pursue her dream and supporting the startup during its early days.
This support enabled Chia and her co-founders to build an on-demand work platform that would help both business and individuals. Today, GoGet allows businesses to scale up quickly without having to incur full-time costs. It also provides gig workers with the means to earn a stable income.
GoGet’s network of part-time workers, known as GoGetters, assist with jobs ranging from logistics, administration and operations to sales and marketing. To date, the platform has 250,000 users, including companies such as Lazada, Yoodo and Fashion Valet, and a network of 20,000 verified GoGetters.
The GoGetters are a diverse community, hailing from all walks of life. They range from university students on summer break and freelancers such as teachers and swimming coaches, to retirees looking to spend some of their free time helping others.
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