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From Stanford to AstraZeneca to Building Africa’s Future: Kwame Agyei-Owusu's Zippy Journey

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Send a text Today’s episode of The Peswa Podcast features Kwame Agyei-Owusu, a bold entrepreneur with a remarkable journey. After earning his engineering degree from Stanford University, Kwame began his career at AstraZeneca, working across the UK, Puerto Rico, and China. But despite the success, he made a life-changing decision: to leave it all behind and start building for Ghana and Africa. Now the founder of YenAra, Leapfrog, and Zippy Delivery, Kwame is on a mission to bridge Africa’s innovation gap and raise standards to compete on the global stage. This conversation dives into his story—why he walked away from comfort, the lessons he’s learned building across Africa, and his vision for the continent’s future. 📩 Connect with us: •⁠ ⁠Follow Kwame on Instagram: @kwameao •⁠ ⁠Check out @zippydeliverygh on all platforms or visit www.zippy.com.gh •⁠ ⁠Follow Bill on Instagram: @billcobbinah •⁠ ⁠Follow The Peswa on all socials: @thepeswa •⁠ ⁠Subscribe to The Peswa on all Platforms: https://linktr.ee/thepeswa 🎵 Get access to amazing royalty-free music for your projects—sign up for an Uppbeat account using our referral link: https://share.uppbeat.io/cy9fcqqxj4tg 👉🏾 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more bold conversations like this! The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Support the show

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