Meet Ben
I am Ben Okrah, a versatile entrepreneur, researcher, and community leader with over 25 years of combined experience in real estate, bioenergy innovation and insurance consulting. From offering premium short-term rental spaces, to advancing bioenergy research and leading community initiatives, my work is driven by a commitment to creating positive, lasting impact.
Here, you’ll find a reflection of my multifaceted journey – where business, science, and community intersect.
The Beginning
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Senior Secondary School Certificate in General Science, with focus on Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
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Higher National Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
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Bachelor of Science in Geodetic Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
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Field Service Representative focused on Solar PV installation and system maintenance
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Land Surveyor and GIS Specialist responsible for database development
The Move
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Master of Science in Geomatics from the Karlsruhe University of Applied Science
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Master of Science in Utilities and Waste - Sustainable Processing
Thesis title: Effect of heavy metals on anaerobic digestion of biowaste - Hydrogen production as inhibitory concentration.
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I joined the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology as a Research Associate developing models for biohydrogen production under varying concentrations of heavy metals.
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In 2012, I founded Okrah Bio-energie Gewinnung as a start-up to focus on the production of hydrogen producing enzymes, hydrogen gas and electricity to support the 'Hydrogen Economy' in a sustainable way.
The Present
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I joined VMT in 2017 as an Underground Navigation Engineer where I guide the installation of navigation and data management systems for tunnel boring machines.
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Managing Director of Sigma Theta Limited, leading its real estate operations, including short-term rentals under the Sigma Theta Homes brand.
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Insurance Consulting and Community Advocacy
“It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.”
— Confucius