Elijah Purcell
Elijah Purcell founded Purcell Ventures, which builds AI systems and software in Tuscaloosa, and studies psychology and data science at the University of Alabama.
I'm from Kennesaw, Georgia, and I study psychology and data science in New College and the Honors College at The University of Alabama. I build software, I draw and paint, and I'm working toward psychiatry. I'm open to internships, research roles and client projects.
His company: Purcell Ventures, which builds AI systems and custom software for small businesses from Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
About Elijah Purcell
I'm from Kennesaw, Georgia, and I study psychology and data science in New College and the Honors College at The University of Alabama. I build software, I draw and paint, and I'm working toward psychiatry. I'm open to internships, research roles and client projects.
I build software that helps people, and I'm working toward psychiatry so I can help them in person too.
Experience
- Founder/CEO, Purcell Ventures, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, April 2025 - Present
- Developer, Rufus Rideshare (client), Georgia College & State University, Sep - Oct 2026
- Generalist Expert, Mercor, Remote, Aug 2026 - Present
- AI Data Trainer, Outlier AI, Remote, Oct 2025 - May 2026
- Head Chaplain, Grove Christian School, Midlothian, Virginia, 2022 - 2023
- Team Member, Chick-fil-A, Georgia, 2023
Recognition
- College Board: National Recognition Program, 2025
- The University of Alabama: Presidential Scholarship, Honors College
- Anthropic Academy: 12 courses, 2026
- HubSpot Academy: Social Media Marketing, 2026
- Lee University: Summer Honors, 2025 and 2026
- Grove Christian School: Christ-like Leadership, Christian Character, Behold, Steadfast
Writing and press
- Quoted in The Crimson White (Press)
- Using AI for your social media posts (Guide)
- Can an AI find your business? (Guide)
- 121 businesses near the University of Alabama (Research)
- Rufus Rideshare on the App Store (App)
Worked with
- Anthropic Academy: 12 courses, including AI Fluency and Claude Code
- Mercor: Independent contractor, Generalist Expert, since August 2026
- Outlier AI: AI data trainer, October 2025 to May 2026
- The University of Alabama: New College and the Honors College, Class of 2030
- Georgia College: Rufus, built for a Georgia College student
- HubSpot Academy: Social Media Marketing, July 2026
Contact
Questions people ask about Elijah Purcell
Who is Elijah Purcell?
Elijah Purcell is the founder of Purcell Ventures LLC, an AI and software company in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He studies psychology and data science in New College and the Honors College at The University of Alabama, Class of 2030, and is working toward psychiatry.
What does Purcell Ventures do?
Purcell Ventures builds AI systems and custom software for small businesses and advises owners on using them. Elijah takes the client calls and does the building himself.
Where is Elijah Purcell based?
He lives and works in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and grew up in Kennesaw, Georgia. He works with businesses across Alabama and Georgia.
How do I contact Elijah Purcell?
Email elijah@purcellventures.co or message him on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/theelijahpurcell.