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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. hace 15 h

    From mNotify to AI: Ronald Tagoe’s 14-Year Tech Journey

    The AI revolution may feel new, but some African builders have been preparing for it for years. 🤖🚀In this episode of Building Bytes, we sit down with Ronald Tagoe, tech entrepreneur, AI advocate, and CEO of mNotify, to explore his journey of building technology in Ghana long before AI became mainstream.From starting his entrepreneurial journey in Ghana’s emerging tech ecosystem to building mNotify, developing chatbot solutions, founding Chatbots Africa, and helping businesses explore practical applications of AI, Ronald has spent more than a decade building at the intersection of technology, business, and customer engagement.He shares the lessons from building products before the market was ready, the evolution of customer engagement technology from SMS to WhatsApp and AI, and what he believes African businesses need to do differently as artificial intelligence transforms the way companies operate.This episode covers:• Ronald’s journey into technology and entrepreneurship• The early days of building mNotify in Ghana• What it was like building chatbot technology before ChatGPT became mainstream• The evolution from SMS and digital communication to AI-powered customer engagement• Why he founded Chatbots Africa and what he saw coming in the AI space• Building technology for African businesses and understanding local problems• The lessons learned from building and scaling a technology company in Ghana• Why many businesses struggle to adopt new technologies• How businesses can move beyond AI hype and identify practical use cases• The role of WhatsApp, chatbots, and automation in customer engagement• Building AI solutions for real-world problems through projects like GEPBot• What more than a decade of entrepreneurship has taught him about timing, markets, and resilience• The importance of building products that solve genuine problems rather than simply following trends• AI’s impact on African businesses, entrepreneurs, and the future of work• What the next generation of African technology builders should be thinking aboutA Building Bytes production by Insights Lab, with production support from Hubtel, and recorded at Hubtel Academy.🎙️ Season Theme: Ghana Tech RisingThis season follows the founders, operators, investors, and ecosystem builders creating the systems, companies, and technologies shaping Ghana’s digital future.Distribution PartnerThis episode is also featured on Tech Labari — Ghana's leading platform for tech news, insights, and innovation stories.📺 Catch Building Bytes on MX24Thursdays at 8 PM | Sundays at 7 PMRonald Tagoe's story is a reminder that building technology isn't just about chasing the next big trend. Sometimes, it's about seeing where the world is going—and starting to build before everyone else arrives.#GhanaTechRising #BuildingBytes #InsightsLab #GhanaTech #AfricanTech #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Chatbots #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #DigitalAfrica #TechEntrepreneur #StartupAfrica

  2. 24 jul

    Stop Chasing Funding. Build This First. | The Venture Building Playbook

    The startup world loves to celebrate ideas. But ideas alone don't build companies. 🚀In this episode of Building Bytes, we sit down with Daniel Merki, Managing Director of Boxplay Ventures, to explore the infrastructure behind successful startups—and why the most important parts of building a company are often the least visible.From legal structures and accounting systems to operational processes, venture builders are creating repeatable frameworks that help startups move from experimentation to scale. Daniel shares insights from building companies across Ghana and Nigeria, explains the "Corporate Co-Founder" model, and unpacks the lessons he's learned from both successful ventures and costly entrepreneurial mistakes.This episode covers:• What venture building actually means—and how it differs from traditional venture capital• Why legal, financial, and compliance systems are the biggest source of technical debt for many startups• How shared services help startups scale faster and more efficiently• Lessons from building VDL Fulfilment across Accra and Lagos• The operational realities of logistics in African markets• How venture builders think about equity, sweat equity, and founder ownership• Why Boxplay maintains a 20% equity floor for founding teams• The hard lessons learned from running a restaurant business in Osu• Revenue vs profitability, burn rate, and sustainable unit economics• AI, automation, and the technologies creating real value in 2026• The difference between startup hype and scalable business fundamentals• What Ghanaian entrepreneurs need to rethink to build enduring companiesA Building Bytes production by Insights Lab, with production support from Hubtel, and recorded at Hubtel Academy.🎙️ Season Theme: Ghana Tech RisingThis season follows the founders, operators, investors, and ecosystem builders creating the systems and infrastructure that will define Ghana's digital future.Distribution PartnerThis episode is also featured on Tech Labari https://bit.ly/4oCH7CA — Ghana's leading platform for tech news, insights, and innovation stories.📺 Catch Building Bytes on MX24Thursdays at 8 PM | Sundays at 7 PMBehind every successful startup is a stack of systems, processes, and infrastructure. This conversation explores what it takes to build companies that last.

  3. 23 jul

    From Crypto to Payment Infrastructure: How Moolre Survived Africa’s Fintech Reset

    Africa’s fintech story is often told through apps, wallets, and transactions. But beneath every successful fintech product is something deeper: infrastructure.In this episode of Building Bytes, we sit down with Yusif Ya-Adzagey, Founder & Managing Director of Moolre Ghana Ltd, to explore what it really takes to build financial systems across Africa—from engineering reliable payment rails to navigating regulation and expanding across borders.From personally building early web and mobile platforms to securing regulatory licensing from the Bank of Ghana as an Enhanced Payment Service Provider, Yusif shares the realities of building fintech infrastructure under African constraints.We discuss:• Building fintech systems from first principles• Why trust matters more than speed in payments• The engineering realities behind moving money reliably• What most startups misunderstand about payment infrastructure• How regulation shapes fintech product design• The realities of licensing with the Bank of Ghana• Expanding fintech products across African markets• Pan-African fintech: operational reality vs startup narrative• Focus, diversification, and building multiple companies• The uncomfortable truths about African fintech• Infrastructure discipline vs innovation hype• The future of financial systems in AfricaWe also explore the Moolre Startup Cup — a four-month buildathon where teams build real products using Moolre’s APIs across Collections, Disbursements, and USSD infrastructure.Featuring:Yusif Ya-Adzagey — Founder & Managing Director, Moolre Ghana LtdHosted by:Caleb LampteyPoga KuofieYayra OforiBuilding Bytes is proudly brought to you by Insights Lab, with production support from Hubtel, and recorded at the studios of Hubtel Academy.Distribution PartnerThis episode is also featured on Tech Labari https://bit.ly/4oCH7CA — Ghana’s leading platform for tech news, insights, and innovation stories.📺 Watch Building Bytes on MX24:Thursdays at 8 PMSundays at 7 PMIf you’re building fintech products, thinking about infrastructure, or curious about the future of African financial systems, this episode is for you.

  4. 22 jul

    He is building Ghana's biggest AI company

    Africa’s AI future will not be built by adoption alone. It will be built through infrastructure, research, engineering discipline, and locally relevant innovation.In this episode of Building Bytes, we sit down with Darlington Akogo, Founder & CEO of minoHealth AI Labs, to explore what it really takes to move Africa from consuming AI tools to building world-class AI systems from the ground up.From healthcare diagnostics and medical imaging to agriculture and industrial intelligence, this conversation dives deep into the realities of building deep tech companies in emerging ecosystems like Ghana.We discuss:• Why Africa must move from AI adoption to AI invention• The AI infrastructure stack behind healthcare-grade systems• Data collection, model validation, and clinical deployment• The challenges of building reliable AI in low-resource environments• AI opportunities in healthcare, agriculture, and industry• The realities of scaling deep tech startups in Africa• AI hype vs real value in 2026• What investors misunderstand about AI startups• The future of African AI innovationFeaturing:Darlington Akogo — Founder & CEO, minoHealth AI LabsHosted by:Caleb LampteyPoga KuofieYayra OforiBuilding Bytes is proudly brought to you by Insights Lab, with production support from Hubtel, and recorded at the studios of Hubtel Academy.Distribution PartnerThis episode is also featured on Tech Labari https://bit.ly/4oCH7CA — Ghana's leading platform for tech news, insights, and innovation stories.📺 Watch Building Bytes on MX24:Thursdays at 8 PMSundays at 7 PMIf you’re building, investing in, or simply curious about the future of AI in Africa, this episode is for you.

  5. 11 may

    Ghana Tech Is Rising… But Most Startups Won’t Make It — Here’s Why

    Ghana Tech is rising… but not the way you think. 🇬🇭🚀 In this season opener of Building Bytes, we set the stage for “Ghana Tech Rising” by unpacking the real story behind the headlines — from declining funding numbers to the shift toward profitability, infrastructure, and real business models. This isn’t about hype. It’s about what’s actually changing — and what it really takes to build in Ghana today. This episode covers:The drop from $120M+ to ~$56M–$90M — and what it actually signalsWho is really “rising” in Ghana Tech (and who isn’t)The shift toward fintech infrastructure, agritech platforms, and energy innovation. Startups like Zeepay, Complete Farmer, Kofa, and Affinity Africa — and what they reveal about investor confidence. The execution gap: why most startups fail beyond the idea stage. AI in Ghana — hype vs reality. The real constraints founders face (and the hidden advantages Ghana has). What “Ghana Tech Rising” should actually mean going forward. A Building Bytes production by Insights Lab, with production support from Hubtel, and recorded at Hubtel Academy. 🎙️ Season Theme: Ghana Tech Rising. This season follows the builders, systems, and companies shaping Ghana’s digital future — beyond the hype. 📺 Catch Building Bytes on MX24Thursdays at 8pm | Sundays at 7pm. From bold insights to grounded realities, this episode reframes the conversation around Ghana’s tech ecosystem — and challenges what it really means to rise. #ghanatech #buildingbytes #insightslab #africantech #startupghana #digitalafrica #ghanastartups #africainnovation #ghanatechrising

  6. 14/12/2025

    GTTW: This Is How AI Will Change Law in Ghana Forever

    Ghana’s legal system is shifting fast — and technology is at the center of that transformation. In this episode of Building Bytes, we sit down with Michel Nkansah, Senior Product Manager at a global law firm and Founder of LegalTech Lounge, to explore how law, product thinking, and digital innovation are reshaping the future of justice in Ghana and Africa.A Building Bytes production by Insights Lab, with support from Hubtel, filmed at Hubtel Academy Studios.Catch Building Bytes on MX24 — Thursdays at 8pm and Sundays at 7pm.Distribution Partner:This episode is also featured on (https://bit.ly/4oCH7CA), Ghana's leading platform for tech news, insights, and innovation stories.🔗 OpportunitiesJoin the GrantPilot Community for more funding & grants:https://chat.whatsapp.com/E9gskNi7wH5IWSRCoejmY5?mode=ems_copy_t#legaltech #ghana, #legal #tech #lounge, #michelnkansah, digital justice, africa legal innovation, #buildingbytes, #insightslab #ghana #aiinnovation

  7. 17/10/2025

    GTTW: Ghana’s Model Companies: Startups Worth Copying, Cultures Worth Emulating

    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.

  8. 29/09/2025

    GTTW: Forget Silicon Valley, Ghana’s EdTech Innovators are doing It differently | Ghana Tech to the World

    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.

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