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Enjoy a highlight of the evening at the Demo Fridays. Full video here: https://lnkd.in/dawBihAX Video credit: Brif Africa

The first edition of Demo Fridays was a success. We are grateful to all the participants, panel members, partners & well-wishers. For us at BuildingBytes, it is a new beginning & we hope we can truly contribute to making tech insights accessible to everyone. #DemoFridaysbyBuildingBytes https://lnkd.in/d6WbNiCq

Building Bytes and MEST Africa Catalyze Growth in Ghana's Tech Community with Demo Fridays. Building Bytes is a tech podcast hosted by three Ghanaian software entrepreneurs, Caleb Lamptey, Poga Kuofie, and Yaw Antwi Owusu. Launched in July 2023, the podcast aims to facilitate conversations within the Ghanaian tech ecosystem to drive growth and innovation. MEST Africa, on the other hand, is an Africa-wide technology entrepreneur training program, internal seed fund, and network of hubs offering incubation for technology startups across the continent. Organized by the Building Bytes and supported by MEST Africa, the Demo Fridays event event brings together startups, tech teams, early adopters, and professionals in a vibrant showcase of innovation. Inspired by the historic Homebrew Computer Club meeting, Demo Fridays aims to create a platform for sharing insights, igniting collaborations, and sparking innovation. Ghana's fintech scene has seen remarkable growth, driven by a combination of innovative startups and supportive regulatory frameworks. The Bank of Ghana's FinTech Sector Report for Q1 2024 highlights significant milestones, including the successful completion of cross-border trade using digital credentials. Startups like Zeepay Company Limited have secured substantial funding to expand their operations across Africa and the Caribbean, demonstrating the sector's potential. The 3i Africa Summit held in Accra further emphasized the importance of breaking down policy barriers to foster fintech innovation and investment, in Ghana. The event featured impressive demos from startups like Grey Parrot IO's USSDhub, Uzurispace, Bareconnect, and Worklyn, showcasing a range of innovative products from a drag-and-drop platform for building USSD apps to a virtual reality startup for artists. #Fintech #Africa #Tech #Ghana Photo Credits: Worklyn

It was fantastic to showcase our latest version at #DemoFridaysbyBuildingBytes Thank you to the Building Bytes team and community for having us. Until next time.

I had a great experience! I'm looking forward to what the Building Bytes team comes up with next!

Thank you for your support. Welcome to another era of collaboration 🤗

Organic Conversations & Demos at the First Demo Fridays Last Friday, a dynamic tech community, including designers, engineers, business executives, product managers, and tech enthusiasts, gathered at the MEST Africa Campus for the inaugural Demo Fridays hosted by Building Bytes. This event marked a milestone in our mission to foster growth and innovation in the tech startup ecosystem. The event kicked off with a series of impressive demos from some of Ghana's most promising startups. Each team had the opportunity to showcase their new products and features to an audience of early adopters, tech professionals, and ecosystem enablers. Beyond the impactful product demos and insightful panel discussions, the standout feature of the evening was the organic flow of conversations and feedback. The spontaneous and genuine interactions among attendees showcased the collaborative spirit of our tech community. We are grateful to our panel members, Irina Oduro, Stefan Froelich & Benjamin Sackey for honoring our invitation with their valuable time and impressive knowledge. Their contributions have left a lasting impact, inspiring all who attended to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the tech industry. Special recognition goes to Cecil Senna Nutakor for his invaluable presence and profound knowledge shared during the event. Reflecting on the success of this inaugural edition, we are more motivated than ever to foster innovation and growth within Ghana's tech startup ecosystem. Demo Fridays will be recurring, with the next event scheduled for September. We anticipate more evenings of organic conversations, groundbreaking demos, and community building ahead. Enjoy a glimpse of the vibrant atmosphere at the event in this video produced by Brif Africa Grey Parrot IO Uzurispace Bareconnect Worklyn Jeffrey De-Graft Hinson Akosua Owusua Acheampong Code and Cocktails Caleb Lamptey Yaw Antwi Owusu P S B Ocloo Mowblox Derrick Tsorme #TechStartups #Innovation #DemoFridays #BuildingBytes #GhanaTech

We had a discussion with The Dumbtech guy on his journey to becoming a software engineer, how he rose into ‘software leadership’, his experience building some of Ghana’s favourite fintech platforms, and more. Listen here and share with your friends: https://lnkd.in/eUgwrFRZ

About last night. Thank you to the Building Bytes Team for having us 🙌 #DemoFridaysbyBuildingBytes