GTTW: John Apea on his professional growth story from Actor to CEO & eTranzact’s role in digital payments

In this episode of Building Bytes, we sit down with Dr. John Apea, CEO of eTranzact Ghana, to explore the growth of fintech in Ghana and West Africa. We discuss his leadership journey, the rise of digital payments, and how eTranzact is driving financial inclusion across the region.Key Topics Covered:✅ Dr. John Apea’s journey from acting, diplomacy & tech into fintech leadership✅ How mobile money & digital payments are transforming financial access in Ghana✅ The role of eTranzact in SME growth, cross-border payments & AI-driven security✅ Challenges & opportunities in fintech regulation, cybersecurity & blockchain✅ The future of cashless economies and financial inclusion in West Africa🚀 Opportunities Mentioned:👉 Orange Corners Ghana Business Acceleration Programme – Up to €50,000 in grants & funding for startups!📅 Deadline: 31st March 2025🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ed7CTANn🔗 Related Links:Ghana and Rwanda Launch Africa’s First License Passporting Framework: https://techlabari.com/ghana-and-rwanda-launch-africas-first-license-passporting-framework/Oze Secures Investment from Visa and DEG: https://techlabari.com/oze-secures-investment-from-visa-and-deg-in-latest-funding-round/Rural Banks adopt GhIPSS GhanaPay: https://citinewsroom.com/2025/02/rural-banks-adopt-ghipss-ghanapay-platform-to-remain-competitive/Fintech License Passporting (Kwame Oppong’s Post): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kwameoppong_fintech-license-payments-activity-7300100702058549248-i8Op?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADLiVo0BSCEfwoa_79A77SJgnPYedCEYi_0eTranzact’s Fintech Solutions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuuapV6404M🎙️ About Building BytesBuilding Bytes is where we tell relevant stories about Ghana’s tech ecosystem to drive growth and innovation.🌐 Read more at: https://www.buildingbytes.africa