Algo Peers is an organization based in Ghana that is dedicated to enhancing kindergarten through 12th grade education. Founder Samuel Quansah is growing the business in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Global program at the University of Utah.
Quansah started the business after noticing that typical schooling was not enough. “I felt a clear disconnection between the classroom and the real world,” he said. He wanted to find a solution that would integrate hands-on learning into education for the betterment of children in impoverished areas of Africa.
While many companies focus on westernized problems in education, this organization’s goal is to take a more localized approach. Algo Peers offers students the opportunity to practice problem-solving skills by giving them access to the tools and resources for practical science, technology, engineering, art, and math education. Coding, robotics, and 3D design are a few areas where attention is focused. Algo Peers wants to set students up for the ultimate success by teaching them skills necessary to be ready for the challenges they may face in a real-world environment.
Through recommendations and research, Quansah joined the MBC program to elevate his business. The program has been very beneficial for Algo Peers in many ways. “Establishing market plans and strategies has helped us make rigorous progress,” he said.
The one-on-one support and bi-weekly meetings offered by the program has given him the tools to strengthen the company’s operations and expand their reach. The network that Quansah has made in the program also allows the founders to work together, supporting each other and growing their businesses alongside one another.
In related developments, Quansah was recently accepted into Harvard’s Graduate School of Education. In 2024, Quansah was also selected for the Mandela Washington Fellowship, a U.S. Department of State-funded program that empowers young African leaders. His excellence has affected the students in the Algo Peers program. While they have only been shaping lives for a few years, they have educated and impacted over 700 students.
Last year, two students finished in the top four for their hardware solution in the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s Coolest Projects Showcase, and they expect other students to accomplish similar achievements. They also have made global connections with companies like Global Affairs Canada. Quansah has developed himself personally and professionally through Algo Peers, with much to show for it.
For the future, Algo Peers is working on expanding their infrastructure and data capabilities. “Our new product, Register, will be one of the largest databases in Africa that connects schools to potential donors so they can provide resources for infrastructure for the betterment of the school quality,” Quansah said.
Learn more about Algo Peers at algopeers.com.
