I am a Ghanaian tech entrepreneur, innovation, and digital policy analyst.
For over a decade, I’ve been at the forefront of driving innovation, building startups, and collaborating with international development agencies to create meaningful impact in Ghana.
If you’re seeking someone who blends technical expertise with a deep understanding of the African startup ecosystem and a passion for social good—let’s connect.
🚀 Building a Unicorn (Almost)
My journey in entrepreneurship began with co-founding Watsuptek, Scolah, and Polldeck. While none reached unicorn status, they provided invaluable lessons that led to the creation of Node Eight.
Node Eight is an innovation company that is solving big social challenges by nurturing ethical talents, implementing innovative projects, investing in early-stage startups and building a community that connects entrepreneurs to resources to thrive.
💡 What I Offer to Startups and Entrepreneurs:
- Product and Innovation Consulting: Guiding on product design and development.
- Strategic Business Consulting: Refining business models and crafting growth strategies.
- Investment and Fundraising Advisory: Preparing startups for successful fundraising.
- Operational and Organizational Consulting: Enhancing efficiency, team building, and crisis management.
- Market and Customer Insights: Offering deep market research and customer strategies.
- Impact and Sustainability Consulting: Integrating social and environmental impact into business models.
🌍 From Code to Development
In addition to tech and entrepreneurship, my career is deeply intertwined with international development. I’ve partnered with leading agencies like GIZ, the Embassy of Denmark, and think tanks such as IMANI Africa and the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). My work spans policy analysis, designing and implementing programs that drive social change, advising on digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.
📊 Services I Offer to NGOs, Governments, and International Companies & Development Agencies:
- Policy Analysis and Development: Crafting tech policies that drive innovation.
- Digital Transformation Consulting: Guiding the adoption of digital tools and capacity-building initiatives.
- Program and Project Development: Designing impactful programs aligned with strategic goals.
- Research Services: Conducting in-depth research, M&E, impact assessments, and data analysis.
- Public Affairs Strategy: Developing strategies for effective stakeholder engagement and advocacy.
I also provide insights on Ghana’s digital economy as co-host/editor of the Accra Digital Digest Newsletter, Xspaces, Tech Art & Soul Podcast, and national media platforms.
I am a 2024 Mandela Washington Fellow, an alumnus of University of Notre Dame, Korean Development Institute of Public Policy & Management, and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology; an Africa Berlin Network Expert, a Mashav Fellow, and Global Shaper of the World Economic Forum.