MAX GERSHBERG
Student Founder · Co-Founder, FoodXChange · Student Government President
PROFILE
Student founder interested in business, finance, and technology. Co-founded FoodXChange, a food-sharing app now live on the App Store, and gained business development and AI experience at Revinova. I learn by building: testing ideas, listening to users, and working with people who push me to improve.
EXPERIENCE
FoodXChange2025-Present
Co-Founder
- Co-founded and launched a free, peer-to-peer food-sharing app, now live on the App Store, that connects neighbors with surplus food on a live map.
- Led campus outreach, tabling at a Boston University campus event to introduce the app and gather student feedback.
- Presented to the BU Nutrition & Dietetics Club on reducing food waste and proposed a BU-only campus feed pilot.
- Represented the company in a podcast interview about FoodXChange and its mission.
- Planning partnerships with food drives and nonprofit organizations to expand food access.
Revinova2026
Business Development & AI Intern
- Researched business opportunities for AI applications in clinical research.
- Worked with the business development team to communicate emerging technology clearly to potential users and partners.
White Mountain Creamery2024-2025
Customer Service
- Served customers and handled cash transactions, food preparation, equipment operation, and inventory restocking.
Star Academy Summer Camp
Camp Counselor
- Led and supervised campers in daily activities; supported check-in, activity setup, and camp operations.
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
Student Government, Star Academy BostonElected 2024
Student Government President
- Elected by the student body after an all-school assembly with candidate debates and questions.
- Lead student government initiatives, events, and policies, working with administration to address student concerns.
Model United Nations Club
Club Leader / Organizer
- Facilitate weekly meetings on international relations, global policy, and diplomatic strategy.
- Lead delegates in researching country positions and drafting position papers for regional conferences.
- Represented the school at Model UN conferences and a New York program that included the UN General Assembly Hall.