A cashew nut may be small, but in the hands of Ghana’s JGrand Commodities it’s a powerful engine for local empowerment, innovation, and global expansion. The idea started modestly: just one shelf on a father’s porch. But for Justice Ganaku, that tiny beginning sparked a much bigger vision. After completing Ghana’s national service and holding […]
In East Africa, a quiet revolution is taking place — led by insects. Dudu Masters, a Kenyan-based startup, is turning organic insect waste into sustainable farming solutions for smallholder farmers across the continent. Leading this movement is Jannifer Muthike, a trained entomologist turned “agripreneur,” who is using her knowledge of insects — specifically the black […]
“People always think of Africa as a place of problems, so we need problem solvers,” said Samuel Quansah, founder of Algo Peers and a founder in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Global program at the University of Utah. He is determined to fix the education system in underserved African communities. Growing up in Ghana, […]
Around the world, roughly 3.6 billion people lack access to proper sanitation facilities like toilets or sewage systems, according to the International Code Council 2025. Regardless of location, this problem affects people daily and can be extremely difficult to overcome without the right resources or funds. Dieudonne Kwame Agudah is addressing these challenges in Ghana […]
NascoTech, a software company with a powerful mission, is transforming lives in Ghana by providing young people with the skills and opportunities to thrive in the digital age. NascoTech was co-founded by CEO Banasco Nuhu Seidu and his brother Ousman Umar, who is also the founder of Nasco Feeding Minds. Seidu is also a participant […]
Despite being a thriving industry that employs over 2.5 million people in Ghana, the fishing community faces some serious challenges. Although there is an abundance of fish, there is no way to track them. Fishers often struggle to get fair payment for their catches, and consumers are left with unhygienic fish due to poor practices. […]
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 […]
As one of the first founders enrolled in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Global program, Osho Ademola Joel is revolutionizing accessible and sustainable roofing in Lagos, Nigeria. “In Nigeria, many families build their homes step-by-step, purchasing cement and blocks in phases as funds become available,” Joel said. “But once they reach the lintel level […]
Joseph Danquah, a clinical dietitian and entrepreneur in Ghana, is dedicated to addressing the critical issue of child malnutrition in his country. Through his nonprofit, Healthmates Nutrition, Danquah is developing sustainable solutions to improve nutrition and health outcomes for children in underserved communities. He is using the knowledge and skills he is gaining as a […]
Isaac Brenya, a founder in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Global program, is transforming the construction industry with his sustainable startup, Ecovon. Based in Ghana, Brenya is creating eco-friendly building materials using agricultural waste, such as coconut husks and sugarcane bagasse. “Ecovon was inspired by my desire to address the deforestation and environmental damage […]
