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

    March 3, 2026

    Best US-Bank alternatives for Canadian Businesses in 2026

    Best US-Bank alternatives for Canadian Businesses in 2026: compare ACH access, U.S. account details, FX costs, and integrations to cut fees for Canadian corps.

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    Canadian Business Guides

    March 3, 2026

    Best Bluevine Alternatives for Canadian Businesses in 2026

    Best Bluevine Alternatives for Canadian Businesses in 2026: compare Venn, Wise and Big Five banks for CAD rails, USD ACH, lower FX, and accounting sync.

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    Canadian Business Guides

    March 3, 2026

    Cheapest Way to Convert CAD to USD for Canadian Businesses

    Cheapest Way to Convert CAD to USD: compare spreads, fees and ACH vs wires. Learn how Canadian businesses cut FX costs with USD accounts and cards, saving time.

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    Canadian Business Guides

    March 3, 2026

    How to Create a Custom Invoice for Canadian Businesses

    How to Create a Custom Invoice with free templates, GST HST tips, clear payment terms, and multi currency guidance to get paid faster for Canadian businesses.

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    February 26, 2026

    Best Relay Alternatives for Canadian Businesses in 2026

    Best Relay Alternatives for Canadian Businesses in 2026 compares Venn, Wise, big banks and Plooto so you can choose CAD and USD accounts, payments and lower FX.

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    February 26, 2026

    Best Money Transfer Apps in Canada for Businesses

    Best money transfer apps in Canada compared for business: real fees, FX markups, speed, payout methods, and picks like Venn, Wise and OFX for teams.

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