Hi! I'm Denis. 👋

📱 Startup Founder | 🕺 Men's Health Innovator | 🏎 Muscle Car Club Founder | 🔥 Burner | 🍷 Craft Liqueur Maker

I spent over 8 years working as an IT specialist, specializing in project and product management. For the past 5 years, I’ve been focused on building Sequoia (https://sequoia.health/), a startup dedicated to improving men’s health.

I’m passionate about connecting with new people and sharing stories about entrepreneurship, technology, and health innovation. I’m also into creative projects, unique hobbies, and meaningful conversations.

Feel free to check out more about me through my socials:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/den.glk/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgalka/
👥 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009366294656

Looking forward to meeting you!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always enjoyed meeting new people and being open to communication.

I love introducing travelers to my country, Belarus, as well as sharing Belarusian culture and hospitality.

At the same time, I’m eager to learn more about other countries and their cultures, broadening my mindset with new experiences, emotions, and perspectives.

Interests

• burningman
• beer
• meditation
• traveling
• eating out
• cycling
• snowboarding
• sports
• learning new things
• mindfulness
• innovation
• startups
• workout
• mental health
• sports cars
• vine
• outing
• men's health
• liqueur

Music, Movies, and Books

I’m passionate about music - everything from rock and metal to electro and techno. Back in the day, I even played guitar in a band with some friends. That was a hilarious time, ha-ha!

I’m a big fan of music festivals and raves. I regularly attend local festivals and have also experienced 5-day open-air festivals, underground techno parties in Berlin, and a local version of Burning Man. One of my dreams is to visit Tomorrowland and the original Burning Man in the U.S. someday.

These days, I don’t have much time to watch movies because I’m fully focused on building Sequoia. However, I do make time for recommendations from friends. The last movie I watched was The Substance (2024) with Demi Moore, and I think it’s an absolute masterpiece. Next on my list is Gladiator 2. Fingers crossed that it’s as epic as the first one!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One amazing thing I’ve done? Hmm… I’d say starting my own business. I had a well-paid job in IT, but I decided to leave it to launch a startup aimed at improving people’s lives. Some might call me crazy, but I believe it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

Despite all the challenges, I’m pursuing my passion, realizing my dream, and making a difference - and that makes me truly happy.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a lot about startups, men's health, and networking. I'll be happy to share it all with people.

What I Can Share with Hosts

As a startup founder, I love sharing stories about entrepreneurship, technology, and the challenges of building a business from the ground up. I can give you insights into developing innovative products, navigating the tech world, and maybe even some tips for pursuing your own ideas.

Beyond that, I’m happy to share my experiences traveling to unique events like festivals and conferences, as well as a few fun stories. If you’re into music, we could chat about festivals, discover new genres, or just share favorite tracks.

Of course, I’d also love to cook a meal together or help with anything around the house if needed. For me, Couchsurfing is about creating meaningful connections and giving back to the people who host me.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Sweden, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belarus