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Chirag Chak's Digital Mind

Hey, I'm
CHIRAG CHAK

who
builds web products

I build software products, design interfaces, and launch tools on the internet. Obsessed with translating ideas and code into smooth startup experiences.

Chirag Chak — developer and startup builder, B.Tech student at GLA University

About Chirag Chak

Chirag Chak is a developer and startup builder based in India, currently a B.Tech student at GLA University, Mathura. He builds web applications, experiments with startup ideas, and works across the full product stack — from UI design to backend infrastructure and deployment.

Identity

Chirag Chak is a B.Tech student and aspiring tech entrepreneur passionate about technology, business, and startups. He turns ideas into real-world software solutions.

Focus Areas — Building Products

Chirag Chak focuses on websites, web apps, and digital products. He explores AI, automation, and modern web technologies including Next.js, React, TypeScript, Three.js, and Framer Motion to solve real-world problems.

Strategy — Business Systems

Chirag Chak is interested in sales, operations, and business systems. He continuously learns, builds, and experiments with entrepreneurship and startup execution.

Passion — Startups and Tech

Chirag Chak is passionate about startups and emerging tech. He reads about founders, experiments with product ideas, and is building toward founding a company.

Collaboration

Chirag Chak is open to freelance work, startup partnerships, and creative collaborations. Contact him at chirag2006chak@gmail.com or through chiragchak.in.

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03 • WORK PHILOSOPHY

Development
& Design Beliefs.

A raw, no-bullshit manifesto of how I build products, write software, and approach startup execution.

RULE // 01

BUILD FIRST, PERFECT LATER

Stop waiting for the perfect architecture or layout. Just build it.

When an idea strikes, don't get paralyzed by perfectionism. Start writing code immediately. Refactor, polish, and optimize later—but first, bring the raw concept into existence.

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RULE // 02

EXPERIMENTS OVER CURRENCY

Chase capabilities, not cash. Stacking skills is the real cheat-code.

This is the age of relentless experimentation. Don't run blindly after money early on. Invest your hours into building wild projects and stacking technical skillsets. The money will follow the skills.

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RULE // 03

EXECUTION > NOVELTY

Ideas are cheap. They only become unique once they are built.

Every concept has already been thought of before. A great idea on paper is worth zero—what makes it truly unique is how you bring it to life in the editor, deploy it, and put it in front of users.

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Chirag Chak's Journey — Career Timeline

This section documents Chirag Chak's professional and creative journey from 2019 to 2026.

  1. 2019 — Reseller (Arbitrage & Digital Bargaining): Flipping products, understanding arbitrage, negotiating with buyers, and getting a taste of digital commerce at an early age.
  2. 2020 — Photo Editor (Workspace Design & Layer Mechanics): Obsessing over color profiles, layers, masking toolkits, and hotkeys. Learned the visual grammar that shapes internet products.
  3. 2021 — Cold Caller (Sales Funnel & Rejection Armor): Dialing 50+ business contacts a day. Pitching, dealing with quick hang-ups, tuning pitches, and building a thick skin for sales.
  4. 2022 — Graphic Designer (Symmetry, Geometry & Typography): Studying layouts, letter spacing, kerning, color harmony, and visual balance. Designing promotional kits and branding projects.
  5. 2023 — Startup Thinking (Market Systems & Funnel Scaling): Moving from graphic layouts to systems thinking. How does distribution scale? What is product-market fit? Why do people buy?
  6. 2024 — Building Products (Software Engineering & Deployments): Taking charge of the code stack. Setting up React, databases, styling components, and launching real software products.
  7. 2025 — SaaS & Startups (Indie Hacking & Product Scaling): Launching self-funded micro-applications. Automating onboarding workflows, optimizing conversion funnels, and scaling user growth.
  8. 2026 — AI & Agents (Autonomous Systems & Scale): Building autonomous workspace constellations, setting up distributed task nodes, and orchestrating systems for hyper-efficiency.
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
THE JOURNEY

My journey is not
a straight line.

ARBITRAGE_TRACKER v1.0
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[SYS] Arbitrage engine initialized.
2019

Reseller

Arbitrage & Digital Bargaining

Flipping products, understanding arbitrage, negotiating with buyers, and getting a taste of digital commerce at an early age.

CANVAS_STUDIO v2.0
CONTRAST100%
SATURATION100%
HUE ROTATE0°
2020

Photo Editor

Workspace Design & Layer Mechanics

Obsessing over color profiles, layers, masking toolkits, and hotkeys. Learned the visual grammar that shapes internet products.

SALES_DIALER v4.2
ENTER NUMBER

Numpad active. Ready to dial.

LINE DISCONNECTED
2021

Cold Caller

Sales Funnel & Rejection Armor

Dialing 50+ business contacts a day. Pitching, dealing with quick hang-ups, tuning pitches, and building a thick skin for sales.

VECTOR_CANVAS v3.1
X: 120Y: 55
2022

Graphic Designer

Symmetry, Geometry & Typography

Studying layouts, letter spacing, kerning, color harmony, and visual balance. Designing promotional kits and branding projects.

AB_SPLIT_ENGINE
READY
TRAFFIC RUN: 0 visitorsSPEED: 50 req/s
A: Dynamic Text Landing0% CR (0 leads)
B: Interactive Notebook UI0% CR (0 leads)
2023

Startup Thinking

Market Systems & Funnel Scaling

Moving from graphic layouts to systems thinking. How does distribution scale? What is the product-market fit? Why do people buy?

DEPLOY_TERMINAL
Vercel Edge
$ next build
STANDBY
2024

Building Products

Software Engineering & Deployments

Taking charge of the code stack. Setting up React, databases, styling components, and launching real software products.

SYSTEM_METRICS
SCALE GOAL: 10K MAU
MONTHLY API REQUESTS24,000
ACTIVE USERS120 users
SERVICE UPTIME: 99.98%
2025

SaaS & Startups

Indie Hacking & Product Scaling

Launching self-funded micro-applications. Automating onboarding workflows, optimizing conversion funnels, and scaling user growth.

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2026

AI & Agents

Autonomous Systems & Scale

Building autonomous workspace constellations, setting up distributed task nodes, and orchestrating systems for hyper-efficiency.

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Projects built by Chirag Chak

Chirag Chak is a developer and startup builder who has built and deployed five web applications.

GLA Quiz

GLA Quiz is a gamified academic preparation platform for students at GLA University. It helps students study effectively through interactive quizzes with real-time leaderboards, streak multipliers, and visual performance stats. Built with Next.js, Convex DB, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript. Live at https://glaquiz.vercel.app

GLA Exchange

GLA Exchange is a peer-to-peer campus marketplace for GLA University students to buy, sell, and rent textbooks, electronics, and lab equipment. It solves the problem of students having no trusted campus-specific platform to trade goods, using verified student accounts and an integrated chat module. Built with Next.js, Supabase, Prisma, and Tailwind CSS. Live at https://glaexchange.vercel.app

BuyHut Store

BuyHut Store is a high-performance digital e-commerce storefront optimized for conversion rates. It solves the problem of sellers needing a fast, clean checkout flow by integrating Stripe for one-click payments and automated product key delivery. Built with Next.js, Stripe API, Supabase, and Tailwind CSS. Live at https://buyhutstore.in

GLA Study

GLA Study is a centralized academic hub providing students with quick access to syllabus sheets, previous year question papers, lecture notes, and study guides. It solves the problem of scattered study materials at GLA University by organizing them with syllabus tracking, verified notes, and material upload. Built with React, Vite, Firebase, and Tailwind CSS. Live at https://glastudy.vercel.app

Meetuply

Meetuply is a campus event and meetup scheduling platform that lets students schedule study sessions, club events, and group discussions. It solves the problem of unstructured coordination happening over WhatsApp groups by providing one-click slot booking, Google Calendar sync, and notification alerts. Built with Next.js, Firebase, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript. Live at https://meetuply.vercel.app

PROJECT LAB

PROJECTS
I've built

These represent ideas validated, built, and deployed to users. Click or drag any window to look inside.

Select Workspace

5+

Deployments

Experiments

Lots

Of Ideas

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Featured Project

GLA Quiz

Engaging student learning portal

Next.jsConvex DBTailwind CSSTypeScript

An interactive preparation platform designed to help students study. Features real-time leaderboards, gamified streaks, and detailed explanations.

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Featured Project

GLA Exchange

Campus goods trade platform

Next.jsSupabasePrismaTailwind CSS

A secure campus marketplace allowing students to buy, sell, or rent textbooks, electronics, and lab equipment directly within the university community.

Click to FocusLive demo
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Featured Project

BuyHut Store

High-performance checkout engine

Next.jsStripe APISupabaseTailwind CSS

A high-performance digital store designed for optimal conversion rates, featuring optimized checkout funnels and headless database integrations.

Click to FocusLive demo
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Featured Project

GLA Study

Centralized academic hub

ReactTailwind CSSViteFirebase

A centralized academic hub providing students with quick access to syllabus sheets, previous year question papers, lecture notes, and study guides.

Click to FocusLive demo
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Meetuply

Effortless slots scheduling

Next.jsFirebaseTailwind CSSTypeScript

A campus meetup and event scheduling platform that lets students schedule study sessions, club events, and group discussions seamlessly.

Click to FocusLive demo
06 · FAQ

Common Questions.

Chirag Chak is a developer and startup builder based in India. Here are the most common questions about who he is, what he builds, and how to reach him.

Who is Chirag Chak?

Chirag Chak is a developer and startup builder based in India, currently a B.Tech student at GLA University, Mathura. He builds web applications and digital products, working across the full stack from UI design to backend infrastructure. He is known for creating interactive, experiment-driven products for students and early-stage startups.

What has Chirag Chak built?

Chirag Chak has built five deployed web applications: GLA Quiz (gamified exam prep platform), GLA Exchange (peer-to-peer campus marketplace), BuyHut Store (e-commerce storefront with Stripe checkout), GLA Study (centralized academic notes hub), and Meetuply (campus event scheduling platform). All projects are live and built for real users.

What technologies does Chirag Chak use?

Chirag Chak's primary tech stack includes Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS for frontend development. He uses Firebase, Supabase, Convex DB, and Prisma for databases and backend. For animations and 3D experiences he uses Framer Motion and Three.js. He deploys on Vercel and integrates APIs including Stripe for payments.

Is Chirag Chak available for freelance work?

Yes, Chirag Chak is available for freelance projects, collaborations, and creative ideas. He can be reached via email at chirag2006chak@gmail.com or through the contact form on his portfolio at chiragchak.in. He is open to web development projects, product building, and startup collaborations.

What university does Chirag Chak attend?

Chirag Chak is a B.Tech student at GLA University, located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. Several of his projects — including GLA Quiz, GLA Exchange, GLA Study, and Meetuply — were built specifically to solve problems faced by students at GLA University.

What is Chirag Chak's portfolio website?

Chirag Chak's official portfolio website is chiragchak.in. It showcases his interactive projects, journey timeline, startup experiments, and work philosophy. The site is built with Next.js and features Three.js 3D scenes, Framer Motion animations, and live embeds of his deployed applications.

04 • IDEAS ARCHIVE

Ideas That Won't Leave.

An interactive 3D blueprint drum of startup concepts and experimental drafts. Flick/drag the drum to spin with inertia physics or inspect layers on hover.

AI & TELEPHONYFACE_01

AI Voice Caller

Voice agent scripts for automated lead qualification and cold calls.

SIP_GATEWAYFREQ: 8.2KHzLATENCY: 140ms
PIVOT / FAIL LOG

Realized I hate receiving cold calls myself, and couldn't bring myself to deploy it.

SOCIAL UTILITYFACE_02

NearWork Map

Location tags for remote workers seeking cafe workspace buddies.

NODE_A (LAT: 28.7)NODE_B (LNG: 77.1)MEET_PT
PIVOT / FAIL LOG

Remote workers actually prefer sitting in isolation in dark rooms.

OFFLINE SAASFACE_03

Cup Advertising

Selling advertising print space directly on cafeteria coffee cups.

90mmAD_SPACE
PIVOT / FAIL LOG

Campus administration threatened legal action over unapproved commercial cups.

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Local Worker Gig

Connecting neighborhood chores with hyper-local student talent.

TALENT_POOLCHORE_FEEDMATCH_INDEX
PIVOT / FAIL LOG

Everyone I tried to hire only wanted to trade crypto or play Valorant.

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T-shirt Printing

Fast custom print software for college clubs using auto-layouts.

PRINT_AREA300x400pxSCALE: 1:15GRID: LOCK
PIVOT / FAIL LOG

The print compiler alignment shifted and printed 50 hoodies upside-down.

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Internet OS

A browser-based workspace running 50 SaaS tools on one keybind.

DAEMONAPP_VIEW_CONTAINERTERMINAL_BUFFER
PIVOT / FAIL LOG

Users already have too many tabs open, they don't want a desktop inside a browser.

SOCIAL SAASFACE_07

Gym Spotter Matcher

Tinder for finding spotters with matching bench weights.

MAX_LOAD: 120KG
PIVOT / FAIL LOG

Spotters just talked about pre-workout flavors instead of spotted sets.

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Auto-Commit Tool

Script that auto-pushes fake commits at 3 AM to look active.

18:0223:1503:45 (AUTO)
PIVOT / FAIL LOG

Accidentally pushed private project API credentials to public repositories.

IOT HARDWAREFACE_09

Fridge Code Lock

Mechanical fridge lock that opens only on reaching daily code targets.

LOCKED
PIVOT / FAIL LOG

Starved for 36 hours straight due to a failing test suite in my compiler.