Wednesday, April 9

PurposeU Tech Demo-Finding Your Purpose

The PurposeU Mobile App integrates research-driven solutions to guide users on their journey toward finding purpose and mental health

By Derrick Drakeford, Ph.D., Principal Investigator at PurposeU

3.6k events hosted 📈

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Wednesday, April 9 · 12:30 - 1am UTC

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Online

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About this event

The PurposeU Mobile App integrates research-driven solutions to guide users on their journey toward finding purpose and enhancing mental health. With a suite of human resource functionalities—including grant and bid writing, test preparation, team building, and the establishment of nonprofit organizations. By fostering personal development, the PurposeU Mobile App serves as an inspiring catalyst for transformative change. Plus, with innovative technology like virtual reality features, users can engage in dynamic learning and practical application, bridging the gap between theory and real-world impact across both business and nonprofit sectors.

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After this course students who are interested can launch their purpose-driven start-up through our 24 hout curriculum. For more information see this video

Organized by

Derrick Drakeford, Ph.D., Principal Investigator at PurposeU

3.6k events hosted

Dr. Derrick Drakeford is a Social Entrepreneur. Derrick started his business from the unemployment line in 2002. Derrick is CEO of Drakeford, Scott, and Associates LLC. a community-minded consulting firm, and President of Purpose University (www.learnpurpose.org). Derrick has served as a faculty member of North Carolina Central University in the Masters in Public Administration Program, an instructor at UNC-Chapel Hill, and the Director of Freshman Studies at Shaw University. Derrick has consulted with nonprofit organizations, schools, businesses, and churches for 22 years. Derrick has a Ph.D. from UNC Chapel Hill his doctoral reseach was on success factors of college presidents.

Derricm has a BS in Political Science from Bethune-Cookman University; a Masters in Public Administration from the University of North Carolina's School of Government; a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from UNC's School of Social Work; a Certificate in Proposal Writing and Fundraising for Nonprofits from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. Derrick's publications include: