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

March 3, 2026

Cheapest Way to Convert CAD to USD for Canadian Businesses

Cheapest Way to Convert CAD to USD: compare spreads, fees and ACH vs wires. Learn how Canadian businesses cut FX costs with USD accounts and cards, saving time.

Canadian Business Guides

March 3, 2026

How to Create a Custom Invoice for Canadian Businesses

How to Create a Custom Invoice with free templates, GST HST tips, clear payment terms, and multi currency guidance to get paid faster for Canadian businesses.

February 26, 2026

Best Relay Alternatives for Canadian Businesses in 2026

Best Relay Alternatives for Canadian Businesses in 2026 compares Venn, Wise, big banks and Plooto so you can choose CAD and USD accounts, payments and lower FX.

February 26, 2026

Best Money Transfer Apps in Canada for Businesses

Best money transfer apps in Canada compared for business: real fees, FX markups, speed, payout methods, and picks like Venn, Wise and OFX for teams.

Canadian Business Guides

February 26, 2026

Trademark vs. Copyright Which Do You Need in Canada

Trademark vs. Copyright Which Do You Need in Canada Learn what each protects, when you need both, and how to register with CIPO, timelines, and costs.

Canadian Business Guides

February 26, 2026

Cheapest Way to Pay International Suppliers from Canada 2026

Cheapest Way to Pay International Suppliers from Canada 2026 cut FX markups and SWIFT fees with local USD EUR GBP accounts and ACH SEPA payments for SMBs.