In this episode of Building Bytes, we explore which Ghanaian companies are setting the standard — the ones proving that world-class innovation can be built and scaled right here at home.From electric mobility to agritech, logistics, and fintech, this conversation uncovers the business models, company cultures, and strategic plays that make Ghanaian startups worth learning from — and why they deserve to be seen as our own case studies, not just footnotes to Silicon Valley stories.We spotlight companies like Kofa, Farmerline, Jetstream, and Hubtel, digging into how they’ve built resilient systems, scaled impact, and redefined what it means to succeed long-term in Ghana’s digital economy.Powered by the Building Bytes PodcastProduced by Insights Lab with support from HubtelShot in the studios of Hubtel Academy📺 Catch Building Bytes on MX24 — Thursdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 7 PM.
Ghanaian edtech leaders Daniel Botchway & Senyo Mawuli Jiagge are quietly building the future of how Ghanaian students learn. In this episode of Ghana Tech to the World, they share how they’re using AI, gamification, and local context to solve the real problems behind digital learning, access, engagement, and adoption.From building products schools actually use to navigating parents, policy, and funding, this conversation reveals what it takes to innovate in EdTech from Ghana to the globe.
What does it take to build a logistics company in Ghana that can scale across Africa?
In this episode, we sit down with Kwame Agyei Owusu, founder of Zippy Courier, to unpack his founder journey — from studying at Stanford and working in China to building one of Ghana’s most innovative delivery companies powered by electric bikes and solar charging.
Kwame shares:
Why he left a global engineering career to start in Ghana
The hard lessons from piloting Zippy (HR breakdowns, software rebuilds, market readiness)
How to raise early funding when institutional investors won’t back you
Breaking into big deals like Melcom
His continental vision for African logistics
If you’re interested in startups, logistics, or scaling African innovation — this one is for you.
Kwadwo launched Paystack in Ghana and is now focused on backing Africa’s next wave of tech giants.
In this episode of Building Bytes, he shares hard-won lessons on building in Ghana, the role of trust in scaling, and where he believes the next billion-dollar companies will come from.
A must-listen for founders, investors, and anyone passionate about African innovation.
Behind every seamless app, every transfer, every digital service in Ghana — there’s a builder. In this episode of Building Bytes, we announce the Ghana Digital Product Awards (GDPA), a groundbreaking initiative to recognize product excellence and innovation in Ghana’s tech ecosystem.
We break down why this matters, unveil award categories, share how to nominate, and hear insights from Code & Cocktails on the Ghana tech ecosystem survey and their iconic tech party.
This isn’t just an award — it’s a movement.
Your chocolate bar’s journey starts in a Ghanaian village.
In this episode, Kelvin Tyron, COO of Saving Grains, reveals the operational grind behind connecting rural farmers to global buyers — and building a multi-million dollar crop trade. From overcoming infrastructure gaps to implementing tech in the field, this is the real behind-the-scenes of Africa’s farm-to-world journey.
Complete Farmer didn’t just build a platform—they built a sales engine that’s powering multi-million dollar agri-export deals from Ghana to the world.
In this episode, Teddy Appah-Dankyi (Chief Commercial Officer) breaks down:
The 4-step B2B sales strategy fueling their growth
Why data, structure, and trust matter more than cold calls
How AgriTech can scale commercially—without shortcuts
The team, systems, and mindsets behind $millions in revenue
Whether you’re a founder, sales lead, or ecosystem builder, this episode will reset how you think about selling in Africa.
Tune in now and subscribe for more Ghana-made startup insights.
Global tech teams are discovering Ghanaian talent — and loving it. But what does it take to break in and thrive?
In this flagship Ghana Tech to the World episode, Joel Anaman (Senior PM at Axmed) and Derek Chom (Product Designer at Yellow Card) share their journeys, strategies, and soft skills for remote success.
From async teamwork to six-figure salary negotiations, they offer a masterclass in global competitiveness — all while uplifting others along the way.
In this episode of Building Bytes, we dissect Ghana’s dev ecosystem with Emile Bondzie-Arthur and Stefan Froelich.
From glorified CRUD apps to the AI revolution, we discuss the skills, mindset, and mentorship needed to build software that truly matters.
A must-listen for Ghanaian developers, founders, and tech leaders
nnnnIn just one year, Demo Fridays became a cultural phenomenon in Ghana’s tech space. From its scrappy beginnings to packed-out rooms and investor-ready startups, the Building Bytes team shares the real story—unfiltered.
They almost cancelled the first one. Now people line up to pitch.
This is a masterclass in community-led growth, product-market fit, and building bold.
🎧 A special Ghana Tech to the World episode.
In this eye-opening episode, two leaders from Ghana’s QA ecosystem—Korkor Mensah (Ecobank) and Ikenna Sylvestre Okafor (Fido)—discuss the evolution of software testing in Ghana, from manual testing and DevOps to community growth and global relevance.
They share real-life bug horror stories, mentorship insights, and practical steps for anyone trying to enter the QA field.
Whether you're a founder, dev, or aspiring tester, this is your ultimate guide to quality assurance in Ghana’s tech space.
In this Demo Fridays Masterclass, James—co-founder of ADPList—shares how a pandemic-era Google Sheet turned into one of the world’s largest mentorship platforms.
From design-led growth and global scale to painful lessons on partnerships, traction, and community, this is a masterclass for builders everywhere.
In this inspiring Builder's Peak International Women’s Day talk, Nura Abdul-Rahman shares how rejection shaped her rise to becoming Product Director at Complete Farmer.
She opens up about imposter syndrome, building confidence, juggling motherhood, and leading with purpose. A must-listen for anyone navigating growth in tech.
Wewire is quietly building one of the most ambitious fintechs in Africa—offering invoice financing, offshore banking, and cross-border payments for businesses across 7 countries.
In this episode, we go behind the scenes with co-founder Kobina and designer Abia to unpack their growth journey, regulatory hacks, and how their experimental hackathon, Hackive, uncovered future founders.
Plus, meet the winners and hear their pitch ideas.
Is technical ability enough to thrive in software development?
In this All-Star Women in Tech episode, Princesster Aflakpui chats with Theodora Gyambrah, Priscilla Baah and Priscilla Dunyoh about the often-overlooked power of soft skills in software.
From resilience and curiosity to communication and leadership, this episode unpacks how human connection still matters—even in the age of AI.
Powered by Building Bytes, Hubtel Academy and Soronko Academy’s Ghana Female Tech Trailblazers 2025.
In this inspiring episode of Building Bytes, we sit down with Eve Nyarang’o. — Kenyan tech enthusiast and Salesforce User Group Ghana lead — as she shares her unexpected journey into tech, her move to Ghana, and her role in growing Africa’s Salesforce ecosystem.From working in agri-fintech to championing AI-driven customer experiences, Eve’s story is one of courage, community, and visionary leadership. Learn how the Salesforce community is opening up global opportunities for African professionals, and how tools like AgentForce are redefining CRM with AI.
In this insightful episode of Building Bytes, we speak to Restus Numadzi, Managing Director at Built, the fintech platform enabling Ghanaian MSMEs to scale. We unpack how Built helps small businesses track expenses, access loans, manage payroll, and stay compliant—all in one platform.
From sales stories to ecosystem insights, this is a masterclass in digital inclusion and fintech growth in Africa.
What does it take to build Ghana’s most trusted digital ticketing platform?
In this episode of Demo Fridays, we sit with George Festus Mensah, co-founder and CEO of Egoticket, as he shares his incredible journey — from early fintech innovation with SMSGH and mPayments, to building a homegrown ticketing powerhouse that processed ₵1.4 million in one football match alone.
Learn how Egoticket:
Solved real problems in event access and distribution
Leveraged USSD, WhatsApp, APIs and strategic partnerships to scale
Navigated trust, regulation, competition, and expansion across Africa
If you’re building in tech, fintech, or platforms for underserved markets — this is a must-listen.
Welcome to another powerful episode of Building Bytes — where we spotlight real innovation in Ghana’s tech ecosystem.
In this episode, we go behind the scenes of Hack with Achieve, Ghana’s first AI-focused fintech hackathon, organized by Achieve by Petra. We speak with Kwabena Nyamekye-Dapaah, Marketing Manager at Achieve, to learn why this hackathon was launched, the impact so far, and what it says about the future of AI in Ghana.
Then we meet the top 3 winning teams — Westland Valley, Encrypted Decrypters, and Excellence — who share the AI-powered solutions they built and how they’re solving real financial challenges in Ghana.
✨ Key Highlights:
– Why AI is becoming essential in Ghanaian fintech
– How students & developers are applying AI to solve local problems
– What happens after the hackathon: next steps for these innovators
🎧 Don’t miss this fresh perspective on homegrown AI use cases that prioritize inclusion, access, and financial empowerment.
🔗 Mentioned in the Episode:
Eunice Asantewaa Ankomah is bridging Ghana’s digital financial literacy gap and she’s doing it one young woman, one small business, and one fintech conversation at a time.In this episode of Building Bytes, we explore:1. Her journey from Communications to Fintech PR leadership2. What digital financial literacy really means in 20253. Why women are the key to Ghana’s fintech future4. How SMEs can start using fintech tools for real growth5. Why PR and storytelling are the missing link in digital finance adoption🎓 Eunice is a Certified Digital Finance Practitioner (CDFP), PR expert, and a fierce advocate for inclusion. She shares practical advice for entrepreneurs, young women, and communications professionals navigating the fintech space.🎙️ More stories: www.buildingbytes.africaJoin our WhatsApp community We Are Building - https://chat.whatsapp.com/DFu48ilamzw6luwlMn4Al5
