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

Venn Announcements

July 8, 2026

The Venn mobile app is here: Business banking in your pocket

The Venn mobile app is now available on iOS and Android. View accounts, send Interac e-Transfers, convert currencies, manage cards, and scan receipts from your phone.

Canadian Business Guides

July 7, 2026

Business Productivity with Digital Banking Automation Guide

How to Increase Business Productivity with Digital Banking Automation. Learn to automate payments, approvals, receipts, and accounting sync for Canada.

Canadian Business Guides

July 7, 2026

Compare Venn's Financial Tools with Major Canadian Banks

Compare Venn's Financial Tools with Major Canadian Banks across fees, multi-currency accounts, cards, FX, and QuickBooks or Xero integrations for 2026.

Platform Comparisons

July 7, 2026

Top 10 Business Expenses You Can Automate Today for SMBs

Top 10 Business Expenses You Can Automate Today: cut receipt chasing, speed approvals, and sync to QuickBooks or Xero with practical workflows for Canada.

Platform Comparisons

July 7, 2026

OFX Bank Account Alternatives for Canadian Businesses 2026

Compare OFX Bank Account Alternatives for Canadian Businesses for CAD and USD accounts, transparent FX costs, EFT ACH payments, cards, and QuickBooks Xero.

Platform Comparisons

July 6, 2026

Best Bank Account for Sole Proprietorships in Canada 2026

Discover the best bank account for sole proprietorships in Canada. Compare top options to simplify banking, lower fees, and maximize rewards for your business.