Erioluwa Asiru: The Nigerian Engineer Transforming Digital Finance Through Innovation

By Salami Adeyinka

Navigating the fast-evolving world of fintech requires a blend of curiosity, technical skill, and foresight, qualities that define Erioluwa Asiru, co-founder of CircleFunds. With a background in Computer Engineering, Erioluwa has dedicated her career to designing digital systems that are secure, scalable, and tailored to real-world needs.

Her journey began with a simple curiosity about how apps and software operate, a fascination that led her to explore coding, data, and blockchain solutions. Over time, this curiosity became a professional mission: building tools that simplify financial transactions while protecting users.

At CircleFunds, Asiru focuses on creating digital wallet systems capable of handling high transaction volumes without compromising security or user experience. She describes her work as a careful balance between technical reliability and accessibility. “Our goal is to make digital finance intuitive, safe, and inclusive,” she said.

Prior to co-founding CircleFunds, she played key roles at Ikonik and Insomnia Labs, spearheading integrations, blockchain initiatives, and complex engineering projects. She also mentors aspiring tech professionals at Data Epic, teaching Python, software development, and data analysis, aiming to equip a new generation of innovators with practical skills and confidence.

For her, challenges in tech are opportunities to grow. She encourages upcoming professionals to embrace continuous learning, explore new frameworks, and tackle problems they’ve never seen before. Her personal philosophy is simple: stay curious, keep learning, and turn challenges into opportunities.

Through her leadership and technical expertise, Asiru is helping to shape Nigeria’s digital finance landscape while inspiring others to pursue innovation that has real-world impact.