Sharon Vinderine

Sharon Vinderine is the Founder and President of PTPA Media, which stands for Parent Tested, Parent Approved because the concept of a seal of approval badly needed updating. Her new model for product approval? The consumer calls the shots; independent volunteer parent consumers, field-testing products in the real world, and then being given a direct voice to the manufacture of products for their families and homes.

Sharon is a frequent guest on morning shows throughout North America on Fox, NBC, ABC as well as CTV. As well she is a syndicated columnist and regularly writes for an assortment of parent centric web sites.

Vinderine also serves as head of her own private company, Small Made Simple, Inc. that focuses on the creation and distribution of baby products such as the award-winning Kangaroo Towel™. Created to simplify bath time with her own small children, the Kangaroo Towel and its unique pouch was designed to keep mom and dad dry while providing a warm comfy spot for baby during those wet and messy transitions from bath to changing table. Since its launch in Canada, the award winning Kangaroo Towel has been featured in many television shows across North American and continues to be a leader in the unique accessories category of parenting products.

Vinderine´s business background includes vast experience in the wireless industry. She started MIPPS Net Online, one of the first wireless Internet companies in Canada in 1996, which was named one of "Canada´s Hottest Start-ups" by Profit Magazine. Vinderine then sold the company to Primus Canada, staying on as Director of Business Development for one year.

Originally from Canada, Vinderine pursued her education at York University and continues leading her two successful companies - PTPA Media and Small Made Simple - from Toronto, Canada where she resides with her family.