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

    October 1, 2025

    Corporate Credit Cards in Canada: The Complete Guide for Businesses (2026)

    Discover the best corporate credit cards in Canada for 2026. This complete guide helps Canadian businesses compare providers, features, rewards, and compliance tools.

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    Canadian Business Guides

    October 1, 2025

    Best Business Account for Canadian SMBs? Venn’s 2025 Reviews Tell the Story

    Looking for the best business account in Canada? Venn’s 2025 Trustpilot reviews reveal why small businesses are switching, faster onboarding, lower fees, and real support.

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    Canadian Business Guides

    September 24, 2025

    How to Open a Business Account Online in Canada (2026 Guide)

    Discover how to open a business account online in Canada in 2026. Learn what documents you need, how long it takes, and the best options for startups and SMBs.

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    Case Studies

    September 24, 2025

    How Trampoline AI saves hours each week on expense management with Venn

    Running a five-person AI startup means every hour counts. For Edouard, CEO of Trampoline AI, those hours were disappearing into expense reconciliation.His team builds AI-powered workspaces for pre-sales teams at SaaS and service companies. But instead of focusing on product development, Edouard spent his time wrestling with Banque Nationale's banking interface that felt like a relic from the early 2000s. Like many Canadian startups, they needed a financial platform that could match its speed.

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    Canadian Business Guides

    September 23, 2025

    What to Expect After Incorporating in Canada

    Once your business is incorporated, the real work starts. From annual filings to keeping your books clean, here’s what Canadian founders need to stay on track.

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    Canadian Business Guides

    September 21, 2025

    What Documents Do You Need to Open a Canadian Business Bank Account in 2026?

    Learn what documents are required to open a business bank account in Canada. Compare onboarding steps at RBC, TD, Scotiabank, BMO, CIBC, and Venn to choose the right fit for your business.

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