Silvia Gallo

These former fashion industry colleagues became business partners when they saw a gap for high-quality activewear for expectant mothers. Their Montreal-based line, Matletik (a play on maternity + athletic) sells clothing that adapts to women’s bodies through pregnancy and beyond, enabling them to stay active. They are priced at the same level as regular active and maternity wear, and can be purchased online or at Sportchek, Thyme Maternity, and other sport and maternity retailers. If they sound familiar, you may have seen Valerie and Silvia on Dragon’s Den, where they secured an enthusiastic investment from dragon Manjit Minhas.