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