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Your million-dollar idea is worth nothing if you don’t protect it! In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with a top lawyer and trademark expert Karyn Sawyerr to uncover the shocking truth about how easily your brand, business name, or creative work can be stolen — and why trademarks are your first line of defense.

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•⁠  ⁠How to protect your business from copycats
•⁠  ⁠Common mistakes that cost entrepreneurs big money

💡 Whether you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or innovator, this episode will open your eyes to the hidden game of intellectual property protection.

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In this episode, Captain (Rtd.) Prince Kofi Amoabeng—co-founder and former CEO of UT—opens up about a lifetime of building, leading, and rebuilding. From Adisadel College to University of Ghana Business School, to the Ghana Armed Forces, and then into the trenches of entrepreneurship, he traces the choices, values, and hard lessons that shaped the UT Holdings/UT Bank journey

We talk childhood and schooling, what military discipline really taught him about execution and accountability, and how a small, fast-moving lending outfit grew into a household name—before UT Bank’s license was revoked on August 14, 2017, and its operations were transferred to GCB Bank. He reflects candidly on what happened, the toll, and the mindset it takes to start again.  

Amoabeng also situates his story in context—recalling life in Ghana in and after the Nkrumah era, campus life at Legon, and the early years in uniform. His path from officer to entrepreneur is a through-line: discipline, speed, and service

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Today’s episode of The Peswa Podcast features Kwame Agyei-Owusu, a bold entrepreneur with a remarkable journey.

After earning his engineering degree from Stanford University, Kwame began his career at AstraZeneca, working across the UK, Puerto Rico, and China. But despite the success, he made a life-changing decision: to leave it all behind and start building for Ghana and Africa.

Now the founder of YenAra, Leapfrog, and Zippy Delivery, Kwame is on a mission to bridge Africa’s innovation gap and raise standards to compete on the global stage.

This conversation dives into his story—why he walked away from comfort, the lessons he’s learned building across Africa, and his vision for the continent’s future.

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From selling Trident gum and spray starch in high school to building a cross-border payment platform operating in 6 countries

Today’s Episode is with Ebenezer Ghanney, the under-30 Founder & CEO of WeWire, a B2B payments platform on a mission to simplify cross-border transactions for businesses — and currently raising a $100M fund.

Ebenezer’s entrepreneurial journey started in university with a marketplace business that failed, followed by another venture tackling social commerce fraud — which also didn’t work out. But through grit, vision, and relentless learning, he built a platform that’s transforming how businesses move money internationally.

In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we talk about:
•Early hustle stories from Winneba
•Lessons from two failed startups (Hostelmate & Powersale)
•Breaking into the fintech industry
•Scaling across multiple African markets
•The mindset behind raising big capital

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What does it truly mean to be a man in today’s world?

In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Kodzo Nyanyuie founder of Goodnews Ltd, a bold cross-media platform, and co-creator of OneMan1000, a powerful men-only fellowship supporting mental health, emotional and physical well-being.

Kodzo opens up about his entrepreneurial journey, the pivotal life experiences that led him to create a safe space for men, and why purpose, vulnerability, and community matter now more than ever.

We unpack:
 • The challenges of modern masculinity
 • Building meaningful platforms for change
 • The intersection of business, brotherhood, and balance

Whether you’re building a business, navigating identity, or simply looking for real talk about what it means to “stand well” as a man this one’s for you.

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Take a big scoop with us on this episode of The Peswa Podcast as we dig into the rich and layered origin story of Geppetto Gelato and uncover why some of your favorite Pinocchio Gelato outlets have taken on a brand-new name and identity.

We speak with Sam Van-Segbefia, founder of Western Premium and the man behind the rebranding journey. From Pinocchio to Geppetto, it’s a story of bold pivots, unexpected challenges, and the mindset it takes to keep moving forward when business takes an unexpected turn.

This episode is a scoop of business lessons, resilience, and reinvention.

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In this powerful episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Derrick Abaitey — founder of AKtive Pharmacy and creator/host of Konnected Minds Podcast, Ghana’s biggest podcast channel.

Derrick opens up about his early life, the sparks that ignited his business journey, and how he built impactful brands from the ground up. But beyond his story, he also shares his two-piece on what it really takes to chart the path of entrepreneurship in Ghana and beyond.

He breaks down the common challenges entrepreneurs face, from funding hurdles to mindset traps — and more importantly, offers practical solutions and mindsets to help you navigate them with clarity and grit.

This episode is packed with raw insight, personal stories, and the kind of wisdom every dreamer, doer, and builder needs to hear.

🎧 Whether you’re just starting out or already in the trenches, Derrick’s journey and lessons will leave you inspired — and equipped.

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From his father’s profound final message, Jeph B. Acheampong found his “why” — a reason that continues to fuel his passion for creating sustainable solutions and helping others unlock their full potential.

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Jeph, Founder and Director of Blossom Academy, whose entrepreneurial journey began with one deeply personal mission: to put others first.

In this honest conversation, he opens up about building and sustaining a business in Africa, navigating the tough realities of raising funding, and staying rooted in purpose while creating real impact.

In this episode, we explore:
•The life-changing final words from Jeph’s father
•Why putting others first became his driving force
•How Blossom Academy is reshaping access to data education across Africa
•What it takes to raise funding as a young African entrepreneur
•The mindset shift every student and young professional should make
•How to identify your strengths and turn them into opportunity

Whether you’re a student, a rising founder, or someone seeking clarity and direction, this episode offers insight, motivation, and practical wisdom.

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If you were on KNUST campus around 2015/2016, you probably witnessed the wave that Icy Cup brought to student life. In this episode, we sit down with the visionary behind that movement—Kobbina Tuyee Awuah, founder of Crown Peak Holdings and Oya Microcredit, and the franchise owner of global brands like Pinkberry and Burger King right here in Ghana.

We explore his remarkable journey—from the early days of building Icy Cup, the strategies he used to raise capital as a young entrepreneur, and how he scaled the brand beyond Tech to multiple locations across the country. He also shares how he successfully acquired international franchises and brought them into the Ghanaian market.

This conversation dives deep into the realities of doing business in Africa:
•The tough terrain and what makes entrepreneurship on the continent uniquely challenging
•Funding struggles, operational hurdles, and the mental toll of starting from scratch
•The contrast between doing business in Africa vs. the West
•Whether he still holds hope for the continent’s future

It’s a power-packed episode filled with lessons, truths, and raw entrepreneurial insight. Don’t miss this compelling story of grit, strategy, and resilience.

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In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Ed Cyprian — serial entrepreneur and the powerhouse behind ventures like Ayyrian Group, Bandwidth Global, Ssessa, CAAD, and CAD Consult.

From leaving behind a comfortable life in the U.S. to return to the continent, to building a diverse business empire and even taking on a road trip from Accra to London — Ed opens up about the mindset that drives visionary entrepreneurship, why failure is a more powerful teacher than success, and the difference between starting a business and solving real problems.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build impactful and enduring businesses in Africa — this is the conversation you need.

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