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Skip Lei has extensive work experience in various roles and companies. Skip is currently the Chief Product Officer at Kizik since July 2020. Prior to that, they were the Owner and Inventor at TRIbella, LLC, a successful Kickstarter sensation and award-winning innovation in the wine industry. Skip founded TRIbella in April 2013 and it is nationally distributed by well-known retailers such as Williams Sonoma, Wine Enthusiast, and Amazon.

Before their venture with TRIbella, Skip was the Owner and Lover of Product Creation at Evergreen Innovations, LLC, where they focused on delivering positive and profitable consumer experiences through patents and ideas. Skip started this role in March 2013.

Skip also has experience working with OrthoLite, an industry leader in open-cell polyurethane foam. Skip started as a consulting client and later became the VP of Innovation & Strategic Partnerships in October 2015. In this position, they were responsible for launching innovative ideas and ensuring the highest level of performance and comfort for the footwear brands they supported.

Their career began in 1981 at NIKE, Inc, where they worked for over 31 years. Skip held various roles and responsibilities, primarily focused on footwear-related projects and initiatives. Skip was involved in improving processes and providing expertise to achieve specific objectives.

Overall, Skip Lei has a diverse background and expertise in product development, innovation, and strategic partnerships within the footwear and wine industry.

Skip Lei attended Arizona State University from 1974 to 1978, where they received a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Public Administration. Additionally, Skip Lei has another Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Arizona State University, although the specific field of study for this degree is unknown.