Founder Magazine (FM): Ato, thank you for joining us. Can you start by telling us a bit about yourself and your journey into entrepreneurship?
Ato Kwamena Mensah (AKM): Thank you for having me. I’m passionate about creating solutions that solve everyday problems for Ghanaians. My background is in finance and business strategy, but I’ve always had a deep interest in agriculture and technology. Together with my co-founders, we launched LBH Limited to create innovative tools that empower farmers and small businesses.
🚀 About LBH Limited
FM: What exactly does LBH Limited do?
AKM: LBH Limited is an agritech and fintech startup. Our mission is to improve farming productivity and financial access for smallholder farmers. We develop tech-driven solutions that help farmers manage crops, access financing, and link directly with buyers. Essentially, we’re building a system that supports farmers from production to market.
FM: What inspired you to start this company?
AKM: I grew up around farming communities and saw the struggles farmers face: low yields, lack of access to capital, and exploitation by middlemen. We realized that with the right technology and financial tools, farmers could increase their incomes and sustain their families better. That was the inspiration behind LBH Limited.
❓ Interview Questions (Startup Focused)
FM: What problem is LBH Limited solving in Ghana’s agriculture sector?
AKM: Farmers often lack information, financing, and access to markets. Our platform integrates digital tools to provide farmers with advice, affordable credit, and direct connections to buyers—helping them get better prices and reduce losses.
FM: How many farmers have you reached so far?
AKM: We’ve worked with several farmer groups across Ghana and are steadily expanding. Our goal is to impact tens of thousands of farmers within the next few years.
FM: What has been your biggest challenge so far?
AKM: Access to funding. Building technology is expensive, and scaling in rural areas requires infrastructure and partnerships. Convincing investors that agritech in Africa can be both impactful and profitable is a constant challenge.
FM: How do you see the future of agritech in Ghana?
AKM: I believe agritech will transform Ghana’s economy. If we harness digital tools, we can improve productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and make farming more attractive to the younger generation.
FM: Do you consider LBH Limited more of a fintech or an agritech company?
AKM: It’s both. Agriculture and finance go hand in hand. Farmers need credit to expand and tech to improve yields. We see ourselves as a bridge between the two.
🌍 Vision & Leadership
FM: Where do you see LBH Limited in five years?
AKM: We want to be a leader in agritech across West Africa—empowering millions of farmers and creating a strong supply chain system that benefits the entire ecosystem.
FM: If you weren’t building LBH Limited, what would you be doing today?
AKM: Probably working in finance or policy, supporting initiatives to strengthen agriculture and entrepreneurship.
⚡ Quick Fire Questions
Favorite book? The Lean Startup by Eric Ries.
One Ghanaian startup you admire? Farmerline.
Leadership style in one word? Inclusive.
Advice to young founders? Start small, but think big. And always solve real problems.
✨ Closing Thoughts
FM: Ato, your work with LBH Limited shows how agriculture and fintech can come together to create real impact. Thank you for sharing your journey with Founder Magazine.
AKM: Thank you. I believe agriculture is the backbone of Africa, and we’re excited to play a part in its transformation.