Leanid Palkhouski — CEO

I’m currently on leave from UC Berkeley, where I study Business and Data Science, to build Wrodium full-time. Wrodium is a content engineering platform that helps enterprises ensure their information stays accurate, current, and visible across AI search systems. As AI models increasingly replace traditional search, companies are realizing their content isn’t just read by humans anymore, it’s parsed, cited, and reasoned over by machines. Wrodium focuses on knowledge freshness, factual consistency, and machine-readability. Our work is especially relevant for regulated, fact-dense industries where accuracy is non-negotiable. I decided to step away from Berkeley temporarily to focus on building the company end-to-end. My background spans business strategy, data systems, and competitive research, shaped by both academic training and international competition. Outside of work, I’m a professional swimmer and spend my time surfing, skiing, and hiking—sports that mirror how I approach startups: long-term execution, resilience, and comfort operating under pressure. Always open to thoughtful conversations with founders, researchers, operators, and anyone thinking deeply about the future of AI, knowledge, and trust. 📩 leanid@berkeley.edu

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS entrepreneur with a strong focus on AI-driven content management.

Location: Berkeley, California, United States

Experience: 8 mos