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

    January 1, 2026

    Best Credit Card for Restaurant Franchises in Canada 2026

    Discover the best credit card for restaurant franchises Canada. Streamline multi-location spending, automate payments, and boost rewards with Venn.

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    Case Studies

    December 22, 2025

    How Vlt fixed its team spending workflow with Venn’s virtual cards and controls

    Vlt builds infrastructure for the JavaScript ecosystem. As the team expanded across Canada and the United States, the company’s financial setup could not support its pace. Vlt needed a clearer way to manage team spending, control budgets, and track expenses across multiple tools and currencies. Venn provided a structure that matched how the team builds and operates.

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    Canadian Business Guides

    December 10, 2025

    10 Resignation Letter Samples to Notify Your Boss Professionally

    Explore 10 resignation letter samples to notify your boss, plus expert tips for Canadian businesses on professional offboarding and smooth employee transitions.

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    Case Studies

    December 3, 2025

    How Quantified Health powers seamless healthcare operations with Venn

    Quantified Health runs at the intersection of technology and care. They’re building one of Canada’s fastest-growing health platforms, with both digital and in-person services across multiple care brands. That kind of growth demands infrastructure that’s modern, compliant, and built to scale.

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    Canadian Business Guides

    December 2, 2025

    Profit First Accounts: How to Structure and Manage Them in Canada

    Learn how to set up Profit First accounts for Canadian businesses. A practical guide to account structure, naming, transfers, and cash management.

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    Canadian Business Guides

    December 2, 2025

    Profit First Method: A Practical Guide for Canadian Small Businesses

    What is the Profit First method and how the Profit First accounting works at a high level, how to adapt it for Canadian-incorporated small businesses, and where a platform like Venn can make the operational side easier.

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