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

October 20, 2025

What Net Payment Terms Mean for Canadian Businesses

Confused by Net 15, Net 30, or Net 60 payment terms? Learn what net payment terms mean, how they impact your cash flow, and when to offer them as a Canadian business owner.

Canadian Business Guides

October 17, 2025

Sole Proprietorship vs Corporation: How To Choose in Canada

Choosing between a sole proprietorship and a corporation is one of the first real decisions Canadian founders face. It affects how you pay taxes, how much risk you carry, and how ready your business is to grow. This guide explains the differences in plain language and shows how Venn now lets you incorporate and open your business account in one simple flow.

Platform Comparisons

October 12, 2025

Venn vs Brex: The Best Business Account and Card Options for Canadian Companies in 2026

Brex isn’t available for most Canadian companies, but Venn is. Compare Brex vs Venn to find the best business account, multi-currency platform, and corporate card designed for Canadian businesses.

Canadian Business Guides

October 10, 2025

How to Find My Canadian Business Incorporation Number

Learn how to locate your incorporation number, the difference from a CRA business number, and where to search federally or provincially.

Canadian Business Guides

October 10, 2025

Virtual Credit Cards for Canadian Businesses: A Smarter, Safer Way to Spend in 2026

Discover how Canadian businesses are modernizing spend with virtual credit cards. No credit checks, no FX fees, just fast, secure, and flexible cards built by Venn for local teams.

Case Studies

October 6, 2025

How Haydn's Açaí & Frozen Yogurt keeps daily banking smooth with Venn

Haydn runs a lean, fast-moving retail operation. He needed a financial platform that would be easy to use, reliable in the day-to-day, and efficient when paying overseas suppliers. Venn delivered the onboarding, speed, and control he could not get from a traditional bank.