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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. AUG 8

    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

  2. AUG 4

    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

  3. JUL 18

    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

  4. JUL 11

    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

  5. JUN 27

    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

  6. JUN 21

    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

  7. JUN 13

    How ADPList Scaled From a Google Sheet to Global Movement – with James

    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.

    1h 20m

  8. JUN 11

    “You Won’t Always Feel Ready” – Nura Abdul-Rahman on Rejection, Resilience & Rising in Tech

    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.

    16 min
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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
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Insights Lab
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    Building Bytes

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