Tosin Eniolorunda
 | This article is an autobiography or has been extensively edited by the subject or by someone connected to the subject. (February 2024) |
Tosin Eniolorunda | |
|---|---|
| Born | Oluwatosin Michael Eniolorunda Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Obafemi Awolowo University, Lagos Business School |
| Occupation | Engineer |
Tosin Eniolorunda (born Oluwatosin Michael Eniolorunda; September 1985) is a Nigerian software engineer and entrepreneur who co-founded and CEO of the Nigerian fintech bank, Moniepoint Inc.[1] He began his early career with Interswitch as a software engineer before starting TeamApt in 2015.[2]
Early life and education[edit]
Eniolorunda was born in Lagos, Nigeria, to Rotimi, an Engineering Contractor and Ajoke Eniolorunda, a teacher. He is from Ose local government, Ondo State but spent his early life in Ibadan, Oyo State. He is the first of three children.[3]
For his primary school education, Tosin attended the University of Ibadan Staff School between 1990 - 1995, and from there, he proceeded to the Command Day School, Odogbo Ibadan, where he received his secondary school education between 1995 - 2001. He was a member of the Junior Engineers, Technicians and Scientists, JETS Club during his time there.[4] He was admitted to Obafemi Awolowo University in 2002 to study Mechanical Engineering[5] and graduated with a Bsc in Mechanical Engineering in 2007. His fondest memories in school come from consulting [6] and building projects for other final year students in school.
Career[edit]
Tosin joined Interswitch as a Software Engineer in 2009. At Interswitch, he worked as a Senior Software Manager, Unit Head of Application development, and Product Manager.
In 2015, Tosin left his role at Interswitch[7][8] and started TeamApt with Felix Ike, which later rebranded to Moniepoint Inc, a financial technology company that provides business payments and banking solutions. He initially bootstrapped the company with his personal funds.[9]
Personal life[edit]
Tosin Eniolorunda is happily married with children.
Recognition[edit]
On June 25, 2021, Endeavor announced Tosin and his co-founder at Moniepoint, Felix Ike, as Endeavor Entrepreneurs.[10][11] Tosin was also on the cover of the August–September edition of Forbes Africa magazine 2021.[12] In 2022, He was listed among the 100 most influential Africans.[13][14] In 2023, he was listed as Legit Business Leader.[15][16]
References[edit]
- ^ Juliet, Umeh (16 April 2022). "Moniepoint evolves as business bank to ensure seamless banking for SMEs". Vanguard. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ Nwokoma, Chimgozirim (24 October 2023). "From Tosin Eniolorunda's Moniepoint to Edward Popoola's Cowrywise, meet the Interswitch mafia". Techpoint Africa. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ Oyeniyi, Adegoke (17 December 2021). "Inside TeamApt: How an upstart overturned competition to dominate agency banking". TechCabal. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ Okwumbu-Imafidon, Ruth (29 July 2023). "Meet Tosin Eniolorunda and his entrepreneurial journey to create financial happiness for users". Nairametrics. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ Enengedi, Victor (9 January 2024). "Moniepoint's Tosin Eniolorunda Clinches Top Honour at 2024 Legit Business Names Awards". Legit Nigeria News. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ Okafor, Chinedu (24 October 2023). "Exclusive: From creating his own toys to creating Africa's second-fastest-growing company, here's Tosin Eniolorunda's remarkable journey". Business Insider Africa. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ Nsehe, Mfonobong (11 March 2019). "From Self-Funded To Series A - How TeamApt Is Transforming Africa's Payment Sector". Forbes. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ Nwokoma, Chimgozirim (24 October 2023). "From Tosin Eniolorunda's Moniepoint to Edward Popoola's Cowrywise, meet the Interswitch mafia". Techpoint. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ Akinosun, Grace (24 January 2018). "Team of ex-Interswitch engineers bootstrap their startup to profitability within 2 years". Techpoint. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ Ewepu, Gabriel (28 June 2021). "Business Growth: TeamApt joins Endeavor Entrepreneurs at 16th virtual ISP". Vanguard. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ Mabia, Joy (25 June 2021). "Founders of TeamApt selected as Endeavor Entrepreneurs". Endeavor Nigeria. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ Hyde, Peace (6 August 2021). "Nigeria's Fintech Frenzy: Onwards And Upwards". www.forbesafrica.com. Forbes Africa. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ "The 100 Most Influential African of 2022". www.msn.com. MSN. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ "100 Most Influential Africans 2022". 100.newafricanmagazine.com. NewsAfricanMagazine. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ "LEADERSHIP Awards: Moniepoint Is Fintech Company Of The Year 2023". Leadership News. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ Obi, Daniel (12 January 2024). "Legit.ng moves to recognise business leaders". Businessday NG. Businessday NG. Retrieved 21 February 2024.