Aja Beckett

Founder of Shotsy

Builder • Technologist • Founder of Shotsy

I'm an iOS engineer and member of the GLP-1 community, creating technology that's practical, supportive, and science-backed.

About Aja

Aja brings the rare perspective of being both an iOS engineer and a GLP-1 user, now leading one of the fastest-growing health apps in the space. Her journey in tech spans some of the industry's most influential companies, including Apple, CNN, TED, and The Athletic/The New York Times.

As a founder, Aja created Civil, a groundbreaking platform that garnered attention from major publications like WIRED, The Guardian, and TechCrunch. Her approach to product development emphasizes community-driven innovation and user-centric design.

Today, she's channeling her expertise into Shotsy, revolutionizing how people manage their GLP-1 medication journey through thoughtful technology and data-driven insights.

iOS Engineer

Previously at The Athletic/The New York Times, building world-class mobile experiences

GLP-1 Community Member

Brings lived patient experience to technology development

Tech Veteran

Experience at industry leaders: TED, CNN, and Apple

Current Venture: Shotsy

Shotsy is a companion app revolutionizing how people track and manage their GLP-1 medication journey. It fills the missing support gap with intuitive tools and clear data that make the process easier.

Unlike generic health trackers, Shotsy is laser-focused on the GLP-1 journey, shaped by the experiences of hundreds of thousands of real users.

4.9 Star Average Rating

On over 10,000 glowing 5-star app reviews

Hundreds of Thousands of Active Users

Growing rapidly with sustainable business model

Best New App by Solo Developer

RevenueCat App Growth Annual Summit recognition

Champion of Champions Finalist

Upcoming spotlight at prestigious startup event

Perfect Topics to Explore

These conversation areas showcase Aja's unique perspective at the intersection of technology, healthcare, and lived patient experience.

The rise of GLP-1s: how medicine, tech, and culture are shifting

Building a companion app as both founder and GLP-1 patient with obesity

What it takes to scale a profitable consumer health app from scratch

Designing trustworthy health tools without selling data

Lessons from TED, NYT, and indie app development on crafting

Media Gallery

High-resolution photos of Aja Beckett available for download. Perfect for podcast artwork, speaker bios, and media coverage.

Aja with Shotsy App

Professional Portrait

Using Shotsy App

Press & Recognition

Aja's work has been featured in major publications and recognized by industry leaders

Civil Platform Coverage

Shotsy Raises $2M in Funding

Exclusive coverage of weight-loss shot tracking app crossing 100,000 downloads in 8 months

WIRED Feature

Civil platform coverage highlighting innovative community-building approach

The Guardian Coverage

In-depth analysis of Civil's impact on digital community platforms

TechCrunch Article

Startup spotlight featuring Civil's technology and market approach

Recent Recognition

Shotsy recognized for outstanding innovation and execution in healthcare technology

Selected for prestigious startup competition, upcoming spotlight presentation

Suggested Interview Questions

Here are some conversation starters that bring out Aja's unique mix of technical depth, lived patient experience, and founder lessons.

You're both an iOS engineer and a GLP-1 user. How has that shaped the way you built Shotsy?

GLP-1s are exploding in popularity. Where do you see the biggest opportunities and gaps in supporting patients right now?

What has surprised you most about building a profitable consumer health app in such a short time?

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