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
  • 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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

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    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.

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