Peekapak

Peekapak creates a children’s monthly subscription kit, taking children on a storytelling adventure and challenging them to build ‘play props’ that extend the adventure into their world.

Created in consultation with experts in early childhood education, such as Dr. Kimberly Bezaire of George Brown College, these kits are designed to tap into a child’s natural curiosity and spark their creativity and imagination. Busy parents are looking to engage and educate their children in creative ways, representing a $2 billion market opportunity.

Peekapaks are sold directly at Peekapak.com and families are encouraged to purchase monthly subscriptions and lock in savings by buying 3, 6 or 12-month packages. Peekapaks are sold for as low as $19.99 including free shipping.

Ami Shah

POSITION: Co-Founder & CEO

Bio: Reimagining the way children play @Peekapak. Graduate of INSEAD & WLU. Previously Procter Gamble. Always up for an adventure.

MOST COMPELLING ACHIEVEMENT TO DATE: Co-founded and led The Link, an innovative business organization, and a business simulation conference (The Leadership in Business Conference) that educates secondary students on topics of leadership, ethics and entrepreneurship in a fun and interactive way. The Link has inspired over 1,000 students over the past 10+ years and has expanded to host a conference in China for the past five years.

Why are you an entrepreneur? To encourage the next generation of little ones that if you can imagine it, you can build it.

Favourite quote: “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” - Albert Einstein

Fun Facts:

I used to drive a motorbike when I lived and volunteered in Hanoi, Vietnam.

I love running — ran my first marathon in 2013.

I’m pretty lucky. I’m building Peekapak with my best friend of 23 years and it’s been an amazing adventure.

Angie Chan

POSITION: Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer

Bio: Queen’s University Commerce graduate with 10 years of experience in consumer research. Passionate about education and writing.

MOST COMPELLING ACHIEVEMENT TO DATE: Writing The Red Box, the children’s book that kickstarted our amazing journey to launch and build Peekapak.

Why are you an entrepreneur? To build a company that makes a lasting impact on children. Specifically, I want to help inspire kids’ creativity and equip them with the tools to design an extraordinary tomorrow.

Favourite quote: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” - Dr. Seuss

Fun Facts:

I have a black belt in Tae-Kwon-Do.

I have a massive collection of colourful socks.

I love lame jokes.