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

June 23, 2026

Financial Operations for Canadian Law Firms Guide 2026

Financial Operations for Canadian Law Firms Cards, Spend and Disbursements. Set compliant trust vs operating workflows, track GST HST, and reconcile faster.

Canadian Business Guides

June 22, 2026

How Much Are Hidden FX Fees Costing Your Canadian Business

How Much Are Hidden FX Fees Actually Costing Your Canadian Business Learn to spot FX spreads, calculate all-in costs, and reduce leakage with USD accounts.

Platform Comparisons

June 22, 2026

Best Accounting Software for Canadian Law Firms 2026

Best Accounting Software for Canadian Law Firms compares Actionstep, Clio, QuickBooks, Xero, PCLaw and Venn for trust compliance, taxes, billing and integrations.

Canadian Business Guides

June 20, 2026

Best way to reimburse associates for client costs in Canada

Best way to reimburse associates for client costs in Canada. Use receipt backed approvals, proper coding, and GST HST rules for employees and contractors.

Platform Comparisons

June 18, 2026

How to open a business account for a law practice in Canada

How to open a business account for a law practice in Canada, including trust vs operating accounts, law society rules, required documents, and setup steps.

Platform Comparisons

June 11, 2026

Amex Platinum Global Dollar Card Alternatives for Canadians in 2026

Explore top Amex Platinum Global Dollar Card alternatives for Canadians. Compare multi-currency features, FX rates, and rewards to optimize your business banking.