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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. 2D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. JUN 7

    GTTW: Wewire’s Plan to Fix Cross-Border Payments in Africa

    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.

    1h 15m

  7. MAY 30

    AI Can’t Talk to Your Coworker For You: Why Soft Skills Still Matter in Tech

    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.

    1h 7m

  8. MAY 23

    Inside Ghana’s Salesforce Community: A Game-Changer for Tech Careers | All-Stars Women in Tech

    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.

    46 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
    72
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