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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.

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.

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.

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.

In this insightful episode of Building Bytes, we speak to Restus Numadzi, Managing Director at Built, the fintech platform enabling Ghanaian MSMEs to scale. We unpack how Built helps small businesses track expenses, access loans, manage payroll, and stay compliant—all in one platform.

From sales stories to ecosystem insights, this is a masterclass in digital inclusion and fintech growth in Africa.

What does it take to build Ghana’s most trusted digital ticketing platform?

In this episode of Demo Fridays, we sit with George Festus Mensah, co-founder and CEO of Egoticket, as he shares his incredible journey — from early fintech innovation with SMSGH and mPayments, to building a homegrown ticketing powerhouse that processed ₵1.4 million in one football match alone.

Learn how Egoticket:

• Solved real problems in event access and distribution

• Leveraged USSD, WhatsApp, APIs and strategic partnerships to scale

• Navigated trust, regulation, competition, and expansion across Africa

If you’re building in tech, fintech, or platforms for underserved markets — this is a must-listen.

Welcome to another powerful episode of Building Bytes Season 3, 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.gh

• www.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 season 3, we explore:

1. Her journey from Communications to Fintech PR leadership

2. What digital financial literacy really means in 2025

3. Why women are the key to Ghana’s fintech future

4. How SMEs can start using fintech tools for real growth

5. 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.africa.

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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=3973s

In 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:

1. www.techfocus24.com/mahama-regains-control-of-x-account-after-hack/

2. www.theinnovationspark.com/2025/03/20/ex-mpharma-cfo-nana-dufie-addo-launches-new-wealth-planning-fintech-celerey/

3. www.techfocus24.com/brij-fintech-mtn-momo-g-money-pilot-cross-border-payment-between-ghana-and-nigeria/

Final Scorecard Summary

We 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!

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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:

1. Innovation – How strong is Ghana’s startup & innovation culture?

2. 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=true

iSpace & Research Commercialization: www.linkedin.com/posts/ispace-foundation_ghanastartups-innovation-entrepreneurship-activity-7303097000252575744-sD0B

Stay Updated:

Subscribe for part two, where we analyze Regulation, Talent, and Adoption!