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About

As a student at the University of Tennessee majoring in Supply Chain Management and Entrepreneurship, I spend every day working to create ventures that matter — not just for profit, but for people. I believe that growth comes from discomfort, that the best ideas start with action, and that the world is full of problems waiting to be solved by someone willing to dive in headfirst.

I'm obsessed with adventure — not just the kind you find in faraway places, but the kind that forces you to grow. From scuba diving in open water to navigating the chaos of startup life, I seek out the unfamiliar, the uncomfortable, the challenging — because that's where I learn the most about myself and the world.

"An entrepreneur is someone who jumps off a cliff and builds a plane on the way down."
— Reid Hoffman

That mindset defines how I approach everything — not just in business, but in life. Whether I'm launching a startup, immersing myself in a new culture, or exploring the unknown, I thrive in motion.

Projects & Work

Building solutions that make real-world impact while exploring the intersection of business, technology, and environmental stewardship.

College Closet

Active Project

A peer-to-peer clothing rental platform helping college women earn extra income and share game day fashion. Started as an Instagram MVP and evolved into a full mobile app with Stripe integration and student verification.

Instagram MVP → Full mobile app
Stripe payment integration
Student verification system
Key Insight: College students have closets full of clothes they rarely wear, while others need affordable fashion for special occasions. The sharing economy model creates value for both sides.

Freelance Web Developer

Active Work

Independent web development leveraging modern frameworks and AI-powered development tools. Building responsive, scalable applications using React.js, Node.js, and cloud infrastructure. Specializing in rapid prototyping, API integration, and deployment automation through AI-assisted development workflows.

React.js & Node.js
AI-assisted development
Rapid prototyping
Key Insight: AI-powered development tools enable solo developers to build production-quality applications faster than ever. The future of development is human creativity amplified by intelligent automation.

ResQTalk

Past Project

Real-time emergency translation tool bridging communication gaps between first responders and people with limited English proficiency. Born from real-life experience saving someone from an overdose.

Real-time translation
Emergency response integration
Life-saving technology
Key Insight: Language barriers in emergency situations can be life-threatening. Technology can bridge these gaps in real-time, potentially saving lives.

NarConnect

Past Project

Software solution inspired by real-life emergency response experience, helping save lives through better emergency coordination and resource access.

Emergency coordination
Resource accessibility
Life-saving interventions
Key Insight: Emergency response systems need better coordination and resource accessibility. Technology can streamline life-saving interventions.

Press

Media coverage and recognition for entrepreneurial achievements.

December 2023 Teknovation.biz

UT Knoxville Freshman Emerges as an Entrepreneur to Watch

"Max Gallinek, a freshman at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is already making waves in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. With two Vol Court pitch competition wins under his belt and multiple ventures in development, Gallinek represents the next generation of student entrepreneurs..."

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