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In this powerful episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Derrick Abaitey — founder of AKtive Pharmacy and creator/host of Konnected Minds Podcast, Ghana’s biggest podcast channel.

Derrick opens up about his early life, the sparks that ignited his business journey, and how he built impactful brands from the ground up. But beyond his story, he also shares his two-piece on what it really takes to chart the path of entrepreneurship in Ghana and beyond.

He breaks down the common challenges entrepreneurs face, from funding hurdles to mindset traps — and more importantly, offers practical solutions and mindsets to help you navigate them with clarity and grit.

This episode is packed with raw insight, personal stories, and the kind of wisdom every dreamer, doer, and builder needs to hear.

🎧 Whether you’re just starting out or already in the trenches, Derrick’s journey and lessons will leave you inspired — and equipped.

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From his father’s profound final message, Jeph B. Acheampong found his “why” — a reason that continues to fuel his passion for creating sustainable solutions and helping others unlock their full potential.

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of The Peswa Podcast, we sit down with Jeph, Founder and Director of Blossom Academy, whose entrepreneurial journey began with one deeply personal mission: to put others first.

In this honest conversation, he opens up about building and sustaining a business in Africa, navigating the tough realities of raising funding, and staying rooted in purpose while creating real impact.

In this episode, we explore:
•The life-changing final words from Jeph’s father
•Why putting others first became his driving force
•How Blossom Academy is reshaping access to data education across Africa
•What it takes to raise funding as a young African entrepreneur
•The mindset shift every student and young professional should make
•How to identify your strengths and turn them into opportunity

Whether you’re a student, a rising founder, or someone seeking clarity and direction, this episode offers insight, motivation, and practical wisdom.

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If you were on KNUST campus around 2015/2016, you probably witnessed the wave that Icy Cup brought to student life. In this episode, we sit down with the visionary behind that movement—Kobbina Tuyee Awuah, founder of Crown Peak Holdings and Oya Microcredit, and the franchise owner of global brands like Pinkberry and Burger King right here in Ghana.

We explore his remarkable journey—from the early days of building Icy Cup, the strategies he used to raise capital as a young entrepreneur, and how he scaled the brand beyond Tech to multiple locations across the country. He also shares how he successfully acquired international franchises and brought them into the Ghanaian market.

This conversation dives deep into the realities of doing business in Africa:
•The tough terrain and what makes entrepreneurship on the continent uniquely challenging
•Funding struggles, operational hurdles, and the mental toll of starting from scratch
•The contrast between doing business in Africa vs. the West
•Whether he still holds hope for the continent’s future

It’s a power-packed episode filled with lessons, truths, and raw entrepreneurial insight. Don’t miss this compelling story of grit, strategy, and resilience.

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