Ahmed Shafik

Co-founder

Ahmed Shafik is the Toronto-based co-founder and Co-CEO of Venn, a fintech platform providing corporate cards, global payments, and accounting automation for Canadian businesses.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting & Finance from TMU

Expertise

Canadian SMB and business banking

Multi-currency accounts and cross-border FX

Fintech product development and scaling

Payments and money movement infrastructure

Neobank operations, compliance, and onboarding

‍

Highlight

Co-founded Venn in 2021, $21.5M Series A led by Left Lane Capital

Part of the Revolut team that launched its North American operations; previously at Koho

Leads product, engineering, growth, and recruitment at Venn

Platform Comparisons

June 2, 2026

Venn vs Wealthsimple for Business Credit Cards in 2026 Guide

Venn vs Wealthsimple for Business Credit Cards in 2026 compares card availability, cashback, FX, integrations, and eligibility so you choose the right stack.

Platform Comparisons

June 2, 2026

Venn vs Wealthsimple Business for Expense Management in 2026

Venn vs Wealthsimple for Expense Management in 2026 compares cards, spend controls, receipts, approvals, FX and QuickBooks Xero integrations for Canadian teams.

Platform Comparisons

June 1, 2026

Venn vs Wealthsimple for Business Accounts in 2026 Guide

Venn vs Wealthsimple for Business Accounts in 2026 compares fees, multi-currency, cards, FX, CRA payments, and integrations so you can choose the right fit.

Canadian Business Guides

May 30, 2026

How to start a business in Canada with no money in 4 weeks

How to start a business in Canada with no money using a lean 4-week timeline. Validate demand, register when needed, and set up Venn for clean cash flow.

Canadian Business Guides

May 28, 2026

Expense management for marketing agencies in Canada Guide

Expense management for marketing agencies in Canada: control spend, capture receipts, code by client and campaign, cut FX fees, and sync to QuickBooks or Xero.

Platform Comparisons

May 26, 2026

Best bank account for advertising agencies in Canada 2026

Best bank account for advertising agencies in Canada: 2026 guide comparing Venn vs RBC, TD and more for USD spend, e-Transfers, controls and QuickBooks.