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

May 21, 2026

What Are Itemized Receipts for Canadian Businesses

Learn what are itemized receipts, what details they include, and when Canadian businesses need them for reimbursements, client billing, and audit ready books.

Case Studies

May 20, 2026

How Office Central Saved 50+ Hours and Eliminated Manual Reimbursements for 100+ Employees

For a 100-person distributor managing 50,000 SKUs and constant procurement activity, manual employee reimbursements and legacy banking fees were costing the team hours they couldn’t get back. Venn gave Office Central a simpler way to run financial operations without the overhead.

Canadian Business Guides

May 20, 2026

How to Renew Your Business License in Ontario Online Guide

How to Renew Your Business License in Ontario with a clear OBR walkthrough: renewal window, $60 fee, BIN and company key, plus fixes if your filing fails.

Platform Comparisons

May 19, 2026

Best credit cards for self-employed and independent contractors

The top 6 credit cards for self-employed and independent contractors in Canada for 2026 plus tips on FX fees, cash flow and using Venn to automate bookkeeping.

Canadian Business Guides

May 12, 2026

Financial Planning for Seasonal Businesses in Canada Guide

Financial Planning for Seasonal Businesses in Canada: build a 12 month budget, 13 week cash forecast, and reserve plan to stay positive in peak and off season.

Canadian Business Guides

May 12, 2026

Payroll Deductions in Canada: Compliance Checklist

Payroll Deductions in Canada: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know. Learn CPP EI and tax withholding, remittance deadlines, Quebec rules, and clean records.