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

April 6, 2026

Venn receives Best Credit Card Award from creditcard Genius

Venn Wins Best No Fee Credit Card 2026 from Credit Card Genius.

Canadian Business Guides

March 31, 2026

Venn Business Banking Reviews: What Canadian Businesses Are Saying in 2026

See what Canadian business owners are saying about Venn in Q1 2026 — real Trustpilot reviews covering FX rates, support, onboarding, and switching from the big banks.

Canadian Business Guides

March 31, 2026

How to Receive USD Payments from a US Company While Living in Canada

Canadian remote worker getting paid by a US company? Learn how to set up ACH payments, incorporate your business, avoid FX fees, and save on taxes with Venn.

Platform Comparisons

March 31, 2026

Venn vs Wealthsimple Business Accounts: A 2026 Comparison for Canadian Companies

Comparing Wealthsimple vs Venn for business banking in Canada? Learn the key differences in features, payments, cards, and eligibility.

Case Studies

March 25, 2026

How Alan Cut Their Weekly Banking Time by 75% with Venn

Managing member reimbursements and team expenses through a legacy bank was costing Alan Canada hours every week. Venn gave them a faster, more direct way to run financial operations without adding overhead to a small team that was still building out the Canadian market.

Canadian Business Guides

March 24, 2026

Canadian Auto Dealers: Next Steps When Bank Closes Account

Canadian Auto Dealers: What to Do When Your Bank Closes Your Account. Get a 24 hour checklist, replacement banking tips, and Canada escalation steps today.