Humans of Telecom

Episode 62: Richard Kwabena Asare, CEO at We2Stars Ghana

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“If I leave this earth tomorrow, I want people to say I was truthful and compassionate!”

– Richard Kwabena Asare, CEO at We2Stars, Ghana, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Founder of Humans of Telecom

Today, we spotlight the story of man who’s lived many lives and stayed true through them all! In this candid episode, Richard shares how a childhood fascination with cars and traffic-lights led to a love for systems and communication! He talks about his time in healthcare and finance, and why telecom was never the plan—but became the passion!

Giving a sneak preview into his future plans, Richard ppens up about building a VoIP app, and what it takes to break into a crowded industry with purpose! He also reflects on how farming grounds him, and why his BMW is his therapy! And, finally, he reminds us that kindness, compassion, and truth are the real legacy!

Richard’s story is equal parts grit, grace, and Ghanaian spirit!

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