Mark Rachapoom
Mark Rachapoom
Co-Founder & CEO at Dench.com (YC S24). Founder of Merse; Vercel AI Accelerator Fellow; builder focused on creator-first, design-centric AI products.
Projects
Ideas brought to life. A look at the products, companies, and creative works built from the ground up.
Merse
Audio-visual comics platform that layers voiced character audio and sound effects over comic panels; positioned as a 'Netflix for audio-visual comics'.
Dench.com
AI-first product/venture (listed as Dench.com on LinkedIn). Described on company pages as an AI legal intake product (company founded/announced 2025).
Diary Dingo (personal project)
Personal early project described on Mark's site as a visual stories app with audio effects; reached top 3 in the lifestyle category on first App Store launch.
In the Spotlight
A collection of articles, interviews, and viral content where achievements have been shared.
Recognitions
Formal validation from the top. A showcase of official awards, grants, and government acknowledgements.
Y Combinator (S24) — Acceptance / backing
2024Merse accepted to Y Combinator Summer 2024 (YC S24); referenced across LinkedIn, personal site, and press.
Vercel AI Accelerator — Fellow / Participant
2023-07Selected as part of the Vercel AI Accelerator cohort (noted as a 6-week fellowship on Mark's personal site and press coverage).
Founders Podcast — Grantee
2024-02Listed on LinkedIn as a grantee of the Founders Podcast (public LinkedIn snippet).
Work Experience
Key roles that defined the journey.
Co-Founder & CEO
Leading Dench.com (listed on LinkedIn as current role). Dench is presented as an AI-focused company (company LinkedIn page lists it under software development).
Co-Founder & CEO
Founder and product lead for Merse, an audio-visual comics platform (YC S24).
Fellow / Participant
Participant in Vercel's AI Accelerator program (6-week cohort).
Founding Engineer (prior)
Listed as prior experience in third-party coverage summarizing Mark's founder/engineer background (sources tie back to Mark's LinkedIn).
Founding Engineer (prior)
Listed as prior experience in press/coverage about Merse and Mark's background.
Membership
Affiliations and memberships in prestigious organizations and communities.
Merse accepted into the Y Combinator Summer 2024 batch; Mark lists YC affiliation across LinkedIn and site.
Participant/fellow in Vercel's accelerator program.
Listed as a grantee; referenced on LinkedIn.
Education
Academic foundation and learning journey.
Startup accelerator / cohort (S24)
Listed across Mark's profiles and site as an affiliation (YC S24).
Socials
Connect and explore.
