Skyy Vodka

Maurice is an American entrepreneur based in San Francisco – the city SKYY calls home. Twenty-five years ago, when he couldn’t find a better vodka for the perfect martini, he decided make his own. Aside from being our founder, Maurice has over 50 patents to his name, is a published author, investor, and founder of New York’s first multiplex movie house. Maurice’s audacious vision and drive to take action that are behind the vodka we make every day.

Born in Dublin and based in Los Angeles, Tony Kelly is more than an internationally-recognized fashion photographer. He’s a visual storyteller whose work challenges stereotypes, pushes boundaries and always inspires a smile. His shots have been featured globally in publications like Vanity Fair, Vogue, GQ, Glamour and Cosmopolitan, and his celebrity subjects include Justin Bieber, Kate Upton and Will Ferrell. Tony’s style is iconic, based in a world that’s undeniably brighter, bolder, and breathtaking.

Technically a trained architect, her expertise spans multiple mediums, and she’s the Founder of WE-DESIGNS, a network of artists who create immersive interactive experiences. Her daring and unorthodox approach has earned wide recognition, including the Digital Kluge Fellowship and a spot on the Perspective 40 under 40 list. Wendy is a self-described hustler by nature, on a mission to inspire at all costs. Her dedication to innovation and passion for turning the expected on its head perfectly match SKYY’s progressive roots.

In 1992, San Francisco-based entrepreneur Maurice Kanbar set out in search of a better vodka for the perfect martini. We’re inviting everyone to seek the unexpected path, to step into our world and see life the way we do. To help bring our movement to life, we chose four partners who share our audacious perspective. Discover more about Tony Kelly, Wendy Fok, Nick Taranto and Noah Norman, and be inspired to Make.