Kelly McGee and Cristina Ashbaugh on Shark Tank
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Sports & Outdoors

Kelly McGee

Yardsale magnetic-handle adjustable ski poles

United StatesEvidence: high confidenceChecked July 2026

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Who is Kelly McGee?

Kelly McGee is an inventor associated with United States. Their documented work in sports & outdoors includes Yardsale magnetic-handle adjustable ski poles, the contribution at the center of this evidence-backed profile.

McGee cofounded Yardsale and developed its adjustable ski poles with magnetic handles that stick together for easy transport.

Known forYardsale magnetic-handle adjustable ski poles
FieldSports & Outdoors
Associated withUnited States
Evidence reviewed2 sources
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What did Kelly McGee invent?

cofounder, CEO, and product-design engineer

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What did Kelly McGee accomplish?

The magnetic-pole system brought a playful, design-led intervention to everyday ski gear and earned Yardsale national visibility plus seed funding through Shark Tank.

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What is known about Kelly McGee today?

MIT's January 13, 2026 profile identifies McGee as Yardsale CEO and describes the active company and its 2024 Shark Tank appearance.