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We tell relevant stories about Ghana’s tech ecosystem to drive growth and innovation hosted by four software entrepreneurs Akweley, Caleb, Poga and Yaw with a new episode published every Friday of the week.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Building & Backing - Leading Paystack & Investing in Ghana with Kwadwo Owusu Agyemang

    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.

    1h 10m

  2. 5 SEPT

    Ghana Digital Product Awards (GDPA) is Here 🚀

    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.

    28 min

  3. 8 AUG

    From Village Fields to Your Chocolate Bar: Inside Ghana’s Tech powered Multi-Million Dollar Crop Trade

    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.

    55 min

  4. 4 AUG

    GTTW: How Complete Farmer Built a $Million AgriTech Sales Machine

    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.

    54 min

  5. 18 JUL

    Thriving in Global Teams as a Ghanaian Talent

    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.

    1h 6m

  6. 11 JUL

    The State of Software Development in Ghana: Hard Truths, AI & Building With Empathy

    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

    1h 18m

  7. 27 JUN

    Demo Fridays: How Ghana’s Most Wanted Tech Event Was Born

    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.

    47 min

  8. 21 JUN

    QA at the Core: Ghana's Testing Leaders on Bugs, Growth & the Future of Quality

    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.

    1h 13m
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We tell relevant stories about Ghana’s tech ecosystem to drive growth and innovation hosted by four software entrepreneurs Akweley, Caleb, Poga and Yaw with a new episode published every Friday of the week.

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  • Creator
    Insights Lab
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Insights Lab
  • Show Website
    Building Bytes