Building Africa's Tech Future
Collins Joe (b. June 28, 2004) — Ghanaian tech entrepreneur and computer scientist leading innovation in communication, payments, and education. Proudly building from the Volta Region.
5
Startups Founded
6+
Years of Coding
50+
Projects Launched
June 28
Birthday
About Me
I was born on June 28, 2004, in Akatsi, the Volta Region of Ghana — a place often overlooked in the national tech conversation. My journey into technology began at age 12 when I assembled my first computer from discarded parts. That early spark of curiosity grew into a relentless drive to understand how technology can solve real problems for ordinary people.
At 16, I built a mobile application that helped farmers in my community track crop prices and market trends — a simple idea with powerful impact. By 18, I had co-founded my first startup, managing both business leadership and school responsibilities. These early ventures taught me not only how to code and design but how to solve for value, not just for function.
Today, I lead three growing startups: Sendexa (a robust communication infrastructure platform for SMS, OTP, email, and voice); Xtopay (a next-generation payment solution built for Africa); and Xtottel (my long-term vision to build Ghana’s first telecom company rooted in the Volta Region). These aren’t just companies — they’re tools for economic independence, digital inclusion, and African innovation.
I’m also the founder of Code Volta, a movement to build a thriving tech ecosystem in the Volta Region, nurture young talent, and challenge the belief that innovation can only come from Ghana’s major cities. Through open-source projects, educational initiatives, and bold entrepreneurship, I want to show that the future of African tech can be decentralized and inclusive.
While pursuing a Computer Science degree, I remain hands-on with every product my teams build — from API design to infrastructure architecture. I believe the best solutions are born when leaders stay close to the problems they’re solving.
My mission is simple but ambitious: to build resilient digital infrastructure for Africa — starting from the grassroots, and expanding across the continent. I believe technology, when designed with empathy and purpose, can transform lives and economies. Everything I build is a step toward that belief.
Education Background
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
BSc Computer Science • 2028 – 2032 (Expected)
Focusing on emerging technologies with a strong interest in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and large-scale distributed systems.
University of the People (UoPeople)
BSc Computer Science • 2023 – 2026
Remote-first degree with a concentration in Software Engineering and Data Science. Balancing academic studies with startup leadership.
Abor Senior High School (Aborsco)
WASSCE – Business Track • 2019 – 2022
Graduated with distinction, excelling in Elective Mathematics, Business Management, Financial and Cost Accounting.
Momome D/A Basic School
Basic Education Certificate • 2010 – 2019
Completed foundational education with strong performance in Mathematics, ICT, and Science — laying the groundwork for a tech-driven future.
Recognitions & Achievements
2025
UNICEF StartUp Lab – Cohort 5
Selected as one of Ghana’s top early-stage startups innovating for social impact.
2024
MTN Apps Challenge – Finalist
Recognized for developing a scalable civic engagement platform for local communities.
2023
VoltaTech Digest Feature
Profiled among the most promising young tech founders from the Volta Region.
2022
CodeAfrica Hackathon – Winner
Built a 48-hour MVP to help rural traders track prices and transactions via USSD.
My Ventures
Sendexa
A modern communication infrastructure platform offering SMS, OTP, voice, and email APIs for African developers and enterprises. Designed to be faster, more affordable, and locally optimized than legacy providers.
Xtopay
A cross-border payment platform enabling seamless mobile money and card payments across African countries. Built to empower merchants, platforms, and developers with fast and reliable payment APIs.
Xtottel Ltd
A Volta-based tech innovation company pioneering telecom infrastructure, developer tools, and smart solutions for underserved African communities. The long-term vision is to become Ghana’s first telecom born from the region.
Code Volta
A grassroots movement to build a thriving tech ecosystem in the Volta Region of Ghana. Focused on open-source projects, educational initiatives, and empowering local talent to innovate from the ground up.
Boame
A digital giving and fundraising platform built for churches, nonprofits, and communities in Ghana. Designed to simplify donations, tithes, and community support with transparency and trust.
Zendu
A live streaming and video monetization platform for creators, churches, and organizations. Enables launching virtual events, livestreams, and exclusive content powered by Sendexa's infrastructure.
Let's Collaborate & Create Impact
Whether you're an investor, a fellow innovator, a school, a nonprofit, or a media outlet — I'm open to strategic partnerships, collaborations, and speaking engagements that move Africa forward through technology.