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

Product Tutorials

January 8, 2026

How Many Currencies Can You Send and Receive with Venn?

Global payments shouldn’t force your team into workarounds. With Venn, Canadian businesses receive money in four core currencies and send payments in 33 more, all from one place. Fewer conversions, fewer tools, and full control when money moves across borders.

Canadian Business Guides

January 8, 2026

How to Add or Receive Funds in Your Venn Account (CAD, USD, GBP, and EUR)

Getting money into your account should feel boring in the best way. When the right method is used, funds arrive quickly and are ready to use as soon as they land, without extra follow-ups, uncertainty, or operational friction for your team.

Canadian Business Guides

January 8, 2026

How Long Does It Take to Send, Receive, or Add Money via Interac e-Transfer®?

Interac e-Transfers move money in near real time, which is why they’ve become the default for Canadian business payments. Understanding what “instant” actually means in practice helps finance teams plan with confidence instead of relying on assumptions.

Canadian Business Guides

January 8, 2026

Why Is My Interac e-Transfer® Still Showing as “Pending”?

A pending Interac e-Transfer rarely means lost funds. It usually means the transfer is waiting on confirmation or manual acceptance. This post explains the common causes and what to check before taking action.

Canadian Business Guides

January 8, 2026

How to Add a Business Mastercard to Apple Pay and Google Pay in Canada

Learn how to add a business Mastercard to Apple Pay and Google Pay, including the verification step and setup requirements.

Canadian Business Guides

January 7, 2026

Best Bank Account for Ecommerce Businesses in Canada 2026

Discover the best bank account for ecommerce businesses in Canada. Compare multi-currency, FX rates, rewards, and integrations to maximize your online profits.