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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
