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

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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

August 25, 2026

Best Credit Card for Canadian Startups in 2026

Discover the cheapest way to send business transfers in Canada. Compare fees, FX rates, and payment options to save money and boost your bottom line.

Platform Comparisons

August 25, 2026

EQ Bank Account Alternatives: The Best Business Bank Accounts for Canadian Businesses (2026)

Compare EQ Bank’s small business account with the best Canadian alternatives. Find low-fee, multi-currency business banking options built for growing companies.

Case Studies

August 20, 2026

How Queen's University Smith Commerce Society Cut Reimbursement Time from 5 Weeks to 1 Week with Venn

ComSoc at Queen's University cut student reimbursement time from five weeks to one week and saved $2,300+ in transaction and FX fees using Venn.

Platform Comparisons

August 18, 2026

Best Business Bank Accounts in Canada for Small Business (2026)

This guide breaks down the best business bank accounts in Canada by comparing account fees, card benefits, foreign exchange (FX) rates, and integrations across traditional banks (RBC, TD, BMO, CIBC, Scotiabank) and fintech options (Wise, Venn).

Platform Comparisons

August 6, 2026

Best Expense Management Platforms Canadian Businesses 2026

Compare the Best Expense Management Platforms For Canadian Businesses in 2026. Evaluate CAD, GST HST, CRA-ready records, and QuickBooks Xero integrations.

Canadian Business Guides

August 6, 2026

How to Fix Cash Flow Problems for Your Business Fast

How to fix cash flow problems for your business with a 20 minute health check, 24 hour to 30 day triage, and a 13 week forecast to prevent repeats for teams