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

Canadian Business Guides

November 23, 2025

Content Creator Brand Deals 101: Essential Contract Dos and Don’ts

Master Content Creator Brand Deals 101: Contract Dos and Don’ts. Learn to negotiate, manage payments, and avoid pitfalls with expert FAQs for Canadian creators.

Canadian Business Guides

November 21, 2025

How to Outsource Your Bookkeeping in Canada: A Strategic Guide

Discover how to outsource your bookkeeping in Canada efficiently. Learn proven steps to reduce risk, save time, and ensure compliance for your business.

Canadian Business Guides

November 17, 2025

LLC vs Sole Proprietorship Canada: Expert Guide for Businesses

Discover the key differences between LLC vs sole proprietorship Canada. Make informed decisions on structure, taxes, and banking for your Canadian business.

Case Studies

November 17, 2025

How Stan simplified global payments for its creator platform with Venn

Stan helps creators turn their audiences into income. As Stan grew across Toronto and LA, managing multi-currency payments and invoicing became increasingly complex, which is where Venn becomes essential.

Venn Announcements

November 5, 2025

Announcement: Now earn 2% interest on your CAD and USD balances

We're excited to announce that all Venn users will now earn 2% annual interest on all CAD and USD balances, with no minimum balances or max thresholds

Canadian Business Guides

October 24, 2025

What are General and Administrative (G&A) Expenses?

Most businesses treat G&A like a catch-all. This guide shows you how to clean it up, stay compliant with CRA rules, and keep overhead under control for good.