This week on the 10forty Podcast, we’re joined by Max Shannon, founder of Rylax and software engineer turned entrepreneur.This conversation is raw, honest, and at times technical, as Max takes us through his journey from growing up “acting the goat” in school to later being diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia, scoring just 220 points in the Leaving Cert, and eventually carving his own path into tech and entrepreneurship.From a young age, Max was fascinated by how things work, building his work ethic on farms and construction sites with his dad. He shares his story of dropping out of college, bouncing between jobs, then returning to study at Waterford Institute of Technology—an experience that led him to a four-month scholarship in Austria. Alongside that, he opens up about the life-changing moment of learning he was going to be a dad, and how that pushed him to finish his degree.We talk about his first job in tech, why he left to chase bigger opportunities, and how keeping strong relationships with mentors and old bosses has supported him as he ventured out on his own.Max is now building Rylax, a proptech platform designed to transform how property is bought, built, and sold. Originally aimed at helping new home buyers, Max shares why he pivoted to a B2B model serving developers, estate agents, and buyers alike. From AI-driven snag reporting and real-time valuations to tools that identify costly inefficiencies on building sites, Rylax is shaping the future of Ireland’s property industry.We also chat about:• Turning a passion for PC gaming (and even a bit of cheating in games) into a tech career• The realities of taking on a business partner• The resilience it takes to pivot, grow, and keep moving forwardMax’s story is one of grit, curiosity, and innovation—and he’s only getting started.👉 Connect with Max on LinkedIn and check out Rylax at rylax.ie.Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-shannon-9a725a155/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rylax.ie?igsh=MXEzYWJxaHpmazJzNg==This episode is brought to you by Top Drawer Talent — the Supply Chain & Procurement Specialists.HERE WE GO! Interested in sharing your career journey on the podcast? Whether you're keen to talk about your path or promote a specific job or career route, we'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line at [email protected] — we’ll get the coffees in! ☕ Sponsorships: Want to partner? Reach out to us at [email protected].
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