Our Team

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Victoria Sopik

Advisor

Victoria Sopik is the CEO and co-founder of Kids & Company, a transformative North American childcare enterprise. Since 2002, she has grown the company from one Toronto location to over 200 across Canada, with 70+ locations in the U.S., now rebranding as Inspire Early Learning. Kids & Company is Canada’s first and only operation offering guaranteed corporate-sponsored childcare and flexible back-up care, partnering with major companies like CIBC, Deloitte, and Scotiabank to support working parents, particularly women re-entering the workforce.

A mother of eight, Victoria prioritizes unmatched care and customer service, fostering a culture of attention to detail and excellence. Known for her visionary leadership and quick decision-making, she has received numerous prestigious accolades, including EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year, Canada’s Fastest Growing Company (#1, PROFIT), and Canada’s Most Powerful Women (WXN).

Victoria is a sought-after speaker, with Harvard Business School profiling Kids & Company’s U.S. expansion in a top-selling business case. She continues to set ambitious goals, driving growth and innovation in the childcare industry.