About Purlos

Purlos is an EdTech software company dedicated to empowering education providers to connect with students, enhance their learner journeys, and achieve positive outcomes.

Founded in 2018, Purlos has since gone on to become one of the fastest growing and most innovative software providers in the country, helping institutions achieve their goals and make a meaningful impact on the lives of their students.

We believe that every learner deserves access to the education that best suits their needs and aspirations. Our mission is to support 10 million students into a “positive outcome” by 2030, ensuring that they have the knowledge, skills and confidence to reach their full potential.

Our Focus: The Start and End of the Learner Journey

We recognise the importance of both the beginning and the end of a learner’s journey. 

Purlos Engage focuses on the early stages of the learner journey, helping institutions connect with potential students, increase enrolments, and reduce drop-out rates. Our innovative platform replaces outdated communication methods with more effective channels ensuring that institutions can reach and engage with a wider range of learners. Our suite of analytical tools provides institutions with valuable insights into learner engagement, risk factors, and potential dropout indicators. This data empowers institutions to identify struggling students early on and implement targeted interventions to support their success.

Purlos Destinations empowers education providers to gain a deeper understanding of where their students go after graduation, supporting Ofsted inspections and course quality improvements. By automating data collection through WhatsApp, we streamline the process, reduce costs, and ensure that institutions have the information they need to make informed decisions.

We have also created Survey Education, a Purlos venture, which provides educational institutions with powerful survey tools and analytics, enabling them to gather valuable insights and make data-driven decisions to enhance learning experiences. 

What drives us

At Purlos, we are driven by an unwavering belief that education holds the power to transform lives and shape a brighter future for individuals and society as a whole. We are passionate about ensuring that every learner has the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their background or circumstances.

We recognise that countless individuals, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, often fall through the cracks of the education system, leaving them feeling discouraged and disconnected from their aspirations. This is a reality we cannot accept.

We are committed to bridging the gap and optimising the learner journey, from the initial connection to the ultimate outcome. Our innovative solutions are designed to reach learners where they are, utilising channels they prefer and engaging them in meaningful ways.

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We believe that education is the key to unlocking individual potential and creating a more equitable society.

For students, we optimise the learner journey, ensuring seamless engagement and personalised support.

For institutions, we drive enrolment growth, reduce dropout rates, capture destinations and enhance data-driven decision-making.

For society, we promote equitable opportunities, foster social equity, and prepare future generations.

Together, we can transform lives and build a better world through education.

Mo has over a decade of experience in building customer centric products in the FinTech, InsurTech, PropTech and DefenseTech sectors, launching four successful startups. His pioneering experiments with instant messaging platforms like WhatsApp have enabled Purlos to connect with students more effectively and seamlessly than any other competitor. His deep understanding of millennials’ preferences and behaviours has been instrumental in tailoring Purlos’ products to meet the needs of this digital generation.

Together, David and Mo are the driving force behind Purlos – a shared belief in the transformative potential of education and a commitment to empowering learners across the globe. Their expertise and passion have paved the way for Purlos to revolutionise the education landscape and create a brighter future for millions.

David Bartlett, founder of Purlos, experienced firsthand the limitations of traditional education, feeling lost and uncertain about his future career path despite completing his Business Management degree. This personal struggle ignited a passion within him to create a solution that would empower learners, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to navigate the complexities of life during and after school.

In 2018, David embarked on this mission, leaving his corporate job to pursue his vision of establishing Purlos. To make it a reality he set about creating a solution teaming up with co-founder Mo Salam, to prevent disadvantaged students from getting stuck in the same uncertain predicament about their future.