Nick Gross

Nick Gross is an entrepreneur, investor, and musician building companies at the intersection of culture, education, and entertainment. As the founder of Gross Labs, a modern family enterprise platform, he invests in and develops businesses across sports, media, hospitality, real estate, and consumer brands. His work is rooted in the belief that culture, creativity, and community are powerful drivers of both economic value and social impact. Gross is also the founder and CEO of Find Your Grind, an education technology company focused on helping students discover purpose and build future-ready skills. The platform provides career exploration, social-emotional learning, and industry-backed learning experiences to schools across the United States. Through its curriculum and programs, Find Your Grind aims to empower the next generation with greater access to opportunities, mentorship, and real-world career pathways. Alongside his work in education and investing, Gross has spent more than a decade in the music industry. He is the founder of Big Noise Music Group, a music company that spans recording, publishing, and creative partnerships, and he has helped launch and support artists across multiple genres. As a drummer, he has toured globally with major acts including Avril Lavigne and continues to perform with bands including girlfriends and Goldfinger. His experience as a working musician has deeply influenced his approach to building culture-driven businesses and investing in creative industries. Through Gross Labs, he focuses on backing and building companies that shape culture and community. The platform’s investments span sports franchises, media ventures, hospitality concepts, and lifestyle-driven real estate developments. Gross believes that modern businesses should combine strong financial fundamentals with meaningful experiences that bring people together. Beyond his professional work, Gross is committed to philanthropic initiatives focused on expanding opportunity for young people. Through his foundation work and partnerships with organizations across education and community development, he supports programs that increase access to career exploration, mentorship, and life skills for students across the country. Across his ventures, Gross brings together entrepreneurship, creativity, and investing with a long-term vision of building platforms that inspire people to pursue their passions while creating lasting economic and cultural impact.