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
  • Canadian Business Guides

    February 12, 2026

    Is Accounts Payable Debit or Credit Breakdown for Canadians

    Is accounts payable a debit or a credit Breakdown for Canadians. Get the 15 second rule, GST HST ITC entries, and common AP scenarios for accurate books.

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    Platform Comparisons

    February 11, 2026

    The Best No Fee Business Credit Card for Canadians in 2026

    The Best No Fee Business Credit Card for Canadians in 2026 compared. Review rewards, FX fees, employee cards, payment fees, and expense tools to cut costs.

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    Platform Comparisons

    February 11, 2026

    Best Bank Account for Newly Incorporated Businesses in Canada 2026

    Best bank account for newly incorporated businesses in Canada 2026 ranked. Compare fees, onboarding docs, CAD USD, ACH, Interac transfers and rewards.

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    Canadian Business Guides

    February 10, 2026

    Is Accounts Receivable a Debit or Credit? Explanation

    Is accounts receivable a debit or credit? Explanation and examples for Canada with entries for invoices, payments, credit memos and bad debt write-offs.

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    Platform Comparisons

    February 10, 2026

    Best Business Budgeting Software Tools for 2026 Guide

    Best business budgeting software tools for 2026 compared, plus the stack to enforce budgets with Venn, QuickBooks, Xero and cash flow forecasting for SMBs.

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    Legal

    February 10, 2026

    CDIC Protection and Venn: What It Means For Your Business

    Understand how CDIC protection applies to funds held through Venn trust accounts, coverage limits, and what to do if your balance exceeds $100K.

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