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

July 14, 2026

Best High Interest Business Accounts for Canadian Businesses

Best High Interest Business Accounts for Canadian Businesses updated June 2026. Compare rates, fees, CDIC notes, and operating vs savings options for teams.

Canadian Business Guides

July 13, 2026

How to Get Paid with Stripe in Canada Payout Guide

How to get paid with Stripe in Canada: set up verification, link your Canadian bank, choose payout schedules, understand fees, and fix common payout delays.

Canadian Business Guides

July 9, 2026

How GST/HST rebates work for Canadian businesses

How GST/HST rebates work for Canadian businesses: decide ITC vs rebate, handle tax paid in error, meet CRA deadlines, and keep audit-ready records each period.

Canadian Business Guides

July 9, 2026

What are fleet cards and how to choose for your business

What are fleet cards and how to choose for your business: compare acceptance networks, fees, controls, and reporting to simplify fuel spend in Canada.

Platform Comparisons

July 9, 2026

Venn vs Wealthsimple Business Accounts: A 2026 Comparison for Canadian Companies

Comparing Wealthsimple vs Venn for business banking in Canada? Learn the key differences in features, payments, cards, and eligibility.

Platform Comparisons

July 9, 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).