Architects of Breakthroughs
David Purdy and George Zhang bring experience building machine learning platforms and shaping consumer products at Uber, Apple, Google, and Chime. Billions of dollars in impact. Billions of users served.
At Palladio AI, they bring those disciplines together to help mobile game studios turn player behavior into better growth decisions.
Our founders
CEO and Co-Founder
David founded Uber’s Michelangelo machine learning platform and served as Chief Data Officer at Chime. He also led data at Apple’s Special Projects Group.
His background brings experience building machine learning platforms and leading data teams to Palladio AI’s work on player behavior.
PhD in Statistics, UC Berkeley · 12 patents
CPO and Co-Founder
George led design and user research at Uber, Google, Intel, Course Hero, Siemens, and Lenovo.
His background brings experience understanding users and shaping product experiences to Palladio AI’s work on helping studios identify growth opportunities.
PhD, Zhejiang University · 14 patents
Growing a game requires understanding both player behavior and the experience behind it. We bring machine learning, design, and user research together to help studios understand where players struggle, what keeps them engaged, and which changes deserve attention.
Backed by
Palladio AI is backed by Griffin Gaming Partners, the “dream team” of games venture capital and institutional investors with unmatched experience in iconic product-led startups.
In the news
Mobidictum · September 28, 2026
David Purdy introduces the Double Lifecycle framework to help studios choose which audiences to reach, which mechanics to improve, and what to test next.
TIME, with Charter · June 2, 2026
David on why voice-driven work with AI needs a phone booth or a closed door, not an open office.
GamesBeat · August 19, 2025
Dean Takahashi reports on Palladio’s founders, launch, and focus on product and growth decisions.
Mobidictum · August 19, 2025
Coverage of the funding announcement and the founders’ perspective on mobile games.
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