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:www.achieve.com.ghwww.petratrust.com
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
Welcome to Part 2 of our True State of Ghana Tech & Digital Economy 2024 episode! 🎯In this series, we’re rating Ghana’s tech ecosystem across five major areas—Innovation, Funding, Regulation, Talent, and Adoption—using real stats, local insights, and industry feedback.In Part 1, we broke down Innovation and Funding. If you missed it, catch up here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ33HBUU50I&t=3973sIn Part 2, we cover:🔹 Regulation & Policy – Are Ghana’s policies actually helping startups grow or creating roadblocks? We dive into the Startup Act, government engagement, and ease of doing business.🔹 Talent & Workforce – Do we have enough skilled developers, designers, and tech leaders? What are the gaps in hiring, and are we experiencing brain drain?🔹 Infrastructure & Adoption – Are Ghanaians using the tech being built? What’s holding adoption back—and how can we change that?We also kick off with What Happened in Tech this week:🌐 www.techfocus24.com/mahama-regains-control-of-x-account-after-hack/💰 www.theinnovationspark.com/2025/03/20/ex-mpharma-cfo-nana-dufie-addo-launches-new-wealth-planning-fintech-celerey/💸 www.techfocus24.com/brij-fintech-mtn-momo-g-money-pilot-cross-border-payment-between-ghana-and-nigeria/💬 Final Scorecard SummaryWe close out with our overall Ghana Tech Score and give our honest take—what’s working, what’s not, and where we must focus in 2025.👇🏾 Drop your own ratings in the comments!📢 Subscribe for more insights from Ghana’s tech scene.
🚀 How well is Ghana’s tech ecosystem really doing?Welcome to this episode of Building Bytes, where we assess the True State of Ghana Tech & Digital Economy 2025 through a structured Ghana Tech Scorecard. We’ll break down five key areas—Innovation, Funding, Regulation, Talent, and Adoption—and rate them on a scale of 1-10 using real-world insights and data. No fluff—just facts, numbers, and an honest take on what’s working and what’s not.🔹 In this episode (Part 1), we focus on:✅ Innovation – How strong is Ghana’s startup & innovation culture?✅ Funding – Are Ghanaian startups getting the capital they need?🔜 Coming Next: Regulation, Talent, and Adoption.Deep Dive: Innovation & Funding💡 Innovation:How many startups launched in the past year?Which sectors are driving real innovation—Fintech, Agritech, AI?R&D and patents: Are Ghanaian institutions innovating?Is Ghana building for itself, or are we relying on foreign tech?Foreign startup exits & local shutdowns—what’s happening?💰 Funding:How much did Ghanaian startups raise in 2024?Local vs. foreign investor trends—who’s backing our ecosystem?Which sectors are attracting investments beyond fintech?Is the funding climate improving or worsening?📊 What’s your score? Drop your ratings in the comments!🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned:Ghana Startup Ecosystem Insights: www.thebigdeal.substack.com/p/top10?r=2e18ek&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email&triedRedirect=trueiSpace & Research Commercialization: www.linkedin.com/posts/ispace-foundation_ghanastartups-innovation-entrepreneurship-activity-7303097000252575744-sD0B?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABGvI_IB3ulAm7ibFYvoI7t11d_-IR5GEZk📢 Stay Updated:Subscribe for part two, where we analyze Regulation, Talent, and Adoption!
In this episode, we sit down with Jeremy Quainoo, General Manager, Africa Operations & Partnerships at JUMO, to explore how digital finance is scaling across Africa.What You’ll Learn:✅ How Jeremy transitioned from traditional banking to fintech✅ How Ghana's first Bank-led WhatsApp chatbot was built✅ Key leadership lessons from growing JUMO across 8 African markets✅ The future of fintech in Ghana and beyond✅ Building fintech-bank partnerships for success✅ Jeremy’s thoughts on open banking, innovation, industry recognition & personal brandingWhat’s Happening in Tech?📌 Ghana becomes Africa’s only country with fully interoperable multiple instant payment systems: www.norvanreports.com/ghana-becomes-africas-only-country-with-fully-interoperable-multiple-instant-payment-systems📌 Ghana’s Affinity secures $8M to scale digital banking: www.techcrunch.com/2025/02/11/affinity-bags-8m-to-scale-digital-banking-in-ghana📌 Ministry of Communication inaugurates Inter-Agency Data Pricing Committee to reduce data costs: www.moc.gov.gh/2025/02/15/inauguration-of-inter-agency-data-pricing-committee🔗 Opportunities for Innovators & Startups💡 Investing in Innovation (i3) offers grants up to $225K for African healthtech startups. Apply by Feb 28, 2025: www.vc4a.com/investing-in-innovation/i3-2025💡 Venture for Climate Tech Cohort 5 now open! Grants up to $50K. Apply by March 27, 2025: www.forclimatetech.org/venture-for-climatetech🎙 About Building BytesBuilding Bytes is a podcast dedicated to sharing stories that fuel innovation and drive Ghana’s digital economy forward.📍 Read more at: www.buildingbytes.africa💡 Brought to you by TechLeaders.Africa, with production support from Hubtel Academy.
How do fintech startups in Ghana scale successfully? In this episode of Building Bytes, we sit down with Cristina Swan-Awagah, Project Manager for the Ghana Fintech Awards, to explore how strategic partnerships are driving fintech growth in Ghana.🔹 The Importance of Strategic Partnerships – How collaborations fuel fintech success.🔹 Cristina’s Journey in Fintech – From Zeepay to OrangeTech and beyond.🔹 Empowering Women in Fintech – Breaking barriers and inspiring the next generation.🔹 Ghana Fintech Awards – Recognizing industry leaders and emerging trends for 2025.📢 Mentioned in this episode:Yemaachi Biotechnology Launches The African Cancer Atlas with Roche: www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250217208993/en/Yemaachi-Biotechnology-Launches-The-African-Cancer-Atlas-in-Partnership-with-RocheCommunications Ministry to present Innovations and Startup Bill to Parliament: www.modernghana.com/news/1380387/communications-ministry-to-present-innovationsAmazon Web Services to Begin Charging VAT for Ghanaian Customers: www.techlabari.com/amazon-web-services-to-begin-charging-vat-for-ghanaian-customers🎯 Opportunities for Entrepreneurs & InnovatorsTony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Program – USD $5,000 seed funding, training, and mentorship for African entrepreneurs. Apply by March 1, 2025: www.tefconnect.comMIT Solve Global Climate Challenge 2025 – Over $1.5M in funding for tech-driven climate solutions. Deadline: April 17, 2025, 12:00pm EDT. Apply at: www.solve.mit.edu/challenges/2025-global-climate-challengeEuropean Commission’s Capacity Building Programme for Youth – Up to €450,000 in funding for African youth organizations. Apply by March 6, 2025: www.lnkd.in/dJPbzsax🔗 Relevant LinksEp 2.25: Advancing Cancer Research & Global Health Equity with Yaw Bediako, CEO of Yemaachi Biotech: www.buildingbytes.africa/yaw-bediako-yemaachi-founding-story💡 Join the conversation and share your thoughts on fintech partnerships in Ghana!#Fintech #GhanaTechtotheWorld #GhanaTech
Ghana’s tech ecosystem is rapidly evolving, but what truly defines its identity in 2025? In this episode of Building Bytes, we dive into the key factors shaping Ghana’s position as a rising star in Africa’s digital economy.🔹 Innovation & Entrepreneurship – The rise of homegrown startups solving local problems.🔹 Government & Policy Support – How policies and initiatives are shaping the tech landscape.🔹 Talent Development – Ghana’s growing pool of skilled tech talent fueling innovation.🔹 Global Partnerships & Investment – The role of international collaborations in Ghana’s tech boom.We also explore key indicators that define a strong tech ecosystem, from funding and infrastructure to global recognition.💡 Join the conversation and share your thoughts on Ghana’s tech future!📢 Mentioned in this episode:Farmerline: linkedin.com/posts/farmerline_chocoa25-chocoa2025-digitalagriculture-activity-7292929096689283073-v2TgComplete Farmer: linkedin.com/posts/completefarmer_completefarmer-fruitlogistica2025-cfbuyer-activity-7292892473943625732-gXnW📢 Subscribe for more insights on Ghana’s tech scene!
Welcome to Season 3 of the Building Bytes Podcast! 🎙️ This season, we’re amplifying Ghana’s tech success stories on a global stage. 🌍💡In this episode, we break down why Ghana Tech to the World is more important than ever.We explore:✅ The global recognition of Ghana’s tech sector and why now is the right time for this conversation.✅ The themes shaping this season: local impact, global reach, and key ecosystem drivers.✅ How Building Bytes plans to engage founders, investors, and policymakers.✅ A special call for collaboration—join us in telling Ghana’s tech story!🔍 What Happened in Tech?📌 A critical look at Mahama’s digitization agenda → https://techleaders.africa/mahamas-digitization-agenda/📌 Will Ghana’s fintech sector soar higher in 2025? → https://techleaders.africa/fintechs-in-ghana-2024-review/🚀 Opportunities You Shouldn’t Miss💰 Google.org Generative AI Accelerator – $30M in funding! Apply by Feb 10 → https://impactchallenge.withgoogle.com/genaiaccelerator/👩⚕️Tech4Eva Femtech Accelerator – Supporting women’s health innovation! Apply by Feb 15 → https://www.tech4eva.ch/acceleration-program🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to stay updated on Ghana’s tech evolution!#BuildingBytes #GhanaTechToTheWorld #TechInAfrica #Podcast
In this episode of Building Bytes, we wrap up our Hall of a Decade season with a conversation featuring Cecil Senna Nutakor, the founder of eCampus and a leading authority on technology-driven education in Ghana. Cecil shares his journey in revolutionizing self-paced learning and professional development, the evolution of Ghana’s EdTech industry, and the exciting rebranding of eCampus to serve learners across multiple industries, from nursing to finance. 📌 Key Topics: The challenges and milestones of EdTech in Ghana How eCampus pioneered digital education The new brand identity and expanded services of eCampus The future of lifelong learning in Ghana 🎧 Listen now: www.buildingbytes.africa 🔗 Opportunities Mentioned: Building Bytes Editorial Apprenticeship Program → https://buildingbytes.africa/editorial-apprenticeship-program/ Triggerfish & UNESCO Animation Program → https://techlabari.com/triggerfish-partners-with-unesco-to-empower-african-women-in-animation Grantpilot Academy for Grant Writing → https://grantpilot.co 🔔 Subscribe for more insightful conversations on Ghana’s tech ecosystem! #EdTech #GhanaTech #BuildingBytes
In this episode of Building Bytes’ Hall of a Decade season, we sat with Ashwin Ravichandran Portfolio Advisor at MEST Africa to learn about his career growth and MEST Africa’s impact on the African tech ecosystem and digital economy.
Akweley hosts Nana Adwoa, Ubaida and Akosua in the edition of All-Stars Women in Tech where they share their personal tech journeys and discuss how diversity & inclusion can be shaped in Ghana through tech. Listen and share with a woman in tech.
In this Building Bytes episode, we learn how card payment trends have evolved in Ghana with the West Africa & Ghana Managing Director of MDP Global, Emmanuel Sarpong-Oduro. Listen and share with your friends and colleagues.
Challenges Ghana joins Building Bytes Hosts as they share insights about their 10-year journey of supporting and empowering Ghanaian SMEs for growth. Listen and share with a friend.
In this episode of Building Bytes, we host Akua Sencherey, a product marketing leader at Andela. We talk about how Andela's Adaptive Hiring Approach transforms technical hiring for companies and creates opportunities for technical talents. Listen/Watch and share with your friend.
The episode of Building Bytes was recorded live at #DemoFridays 2.0 in September 2024. The expert-curated panel shared insights on how founders and tech teams can acquire their first 1,000 paying users using trusted tactics and strategies. Caleb hosted The panel with experts Huzaifa Adbulai, General Manager at Achievce App, Emmanuel Duah, Director of Engineering & Design at Farmerline and Samuel Dery, Marketing Director at GBfoods Ghana. Listen and share with a tech founder. The episode was recorded with video support from Brif Africa and audio production support from Kweku Tech.
Welcome to our new Insights series where we uncover key takeaways from Ghana's tech ecosystem, spotlight inspiring growth stories, and share actionable tactics and valuable information to drive growth and innovation. In this episode of Insights on Building Bytes Yaw, Akweley and Caleb highlight five key insights from the Ghana Tech Playbook. This book shares actionable insights and lessons from Ghana's tech leaders with over 10 years of experience. Watch and share with a friend and colleague.
All-Stars Women in Tech is a Building Bytes series that highlights stories of female tech entrepreneurs and professionals. In this second edition, Akweley hosts Emmanuella, Jessie and Kadoon, three tech entrepreneurs building healthtech, lawtech and safety tech solutions for Ghanaian women and the border population. Watch this episode as they share stories about their founders' journeys, opportunities in the Ghanaian tech ecosystem, breaking stereotypes in tech among others. Listen and share with a women in tech today. Guest details Emmanuella Tordman, co-founder of DrDoGood Jessie A Abugre, co-founder of Zuputo Kadoon Ajekwe, co-founder of Shelther
Building Bytes has published over 25 episodes so far, hosted two #DemoFridays, two sessions at GDIW and currently writing our first book Ghana Tech Playbook. Learn about our journey so far, what motivates the team and what is up next. Building Bytes is now available in video thanks to production support from Hubtel Academy.
In this episode, Building Bytes Hosts Akweley and Yaw had a conversation with Yaw Adu-Gyamfi, Chairman of the Ghana Hubs Network on Innovation Hubs in Ghana are leveraging technology and entrepreneurship to address local development challenges and how hubs are key to building a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem in Ghana. Building Bytes is now available in video thanks to production support from Hubtel Academy.
Emmanuel Duah joined Farmerline eight years ago as a Staff Engineer, today he leads Engineering and Design at Farmerline. In this episode, we learn about his journey into software engineering and how Farmerline is set up to build technology that reaches remote areas worldwide. Listen and share with your friends and colleagues.