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

April 23, 2026

Best FX Rates for Canadian Businesses 2026: Compared

Best FX Rates for Canadian Businesses 2026 comparison covering spreads, fees and local rails. See providers and cut FX costs with multicurrency accounts.

Platform Comparisons

April 23, 2026

Top 5 Venture Capital Firms in Calgary - 2026 Guide

Top 5 Venture Capital Firms in Calgary - 2026 Guide: compare Thin Air, Metiquity, District, Yaletown and BDC, plus tips to prep financials for VC diligence.

Canadian Business Guides

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Top 5 Venture Capital Firms in Vancouver 2026 Guide

Top 5 Venture Capital Firms in Vancouver 2026 Guide with stages, sector fit, and outreach tactics. Compare 5 VCs and get investor ready finances. data room tips.

Canadian Business Guides

April 23, 2026

What are ACH Payments? And How to Send/Receive As A Canadian

What are ACH Payments? And How to Send/Receive As A Canadian. Learn ACH credits vs debits, timelines, and how to get US account details to pay or get paid.

Platform Comparisons

April 21, 2026

Venn vs Expensify for Canadian Business Expense Management

Venn vs Expensify for Canadian Business Expense Management: compare integrated banking, cards and FX savings vs advanced mileage, per diem and approvals.

Canadian Business Guides

April 21, 2026

How FX Pricing Works: Volume vs Transparent Rates Explained

How FX Pricing Works: Volume-Based vs. Transparent Rates Explained. Learn all-in FX cost math, hidden fee checks, and provider questions for Canadian businesses.