As the Founder & CEO, Nick has built Find Your Grind into a leading force in career readiness and social-emotional learning, empowering students to navigate an ever-changing workforce with confidence and purpose.

Inspired by his own non-traditional career journey as a musician & business leader Nick saw the gaps in education and created Find Your Grind to shift the focus from “What do you want to be?” to “Who do you want to be?”. Under his leadership, the platform has been adopted by schools and districts nationwide, integrating self-discovery, personalized career exploration, and workforce-aligned micro-credentials to prepare the next generation for success.

Beyond Find Your Grind, Nick is the founder of Gross Labs, a media and investment company focused on sports, entertainment, and education innovation, and a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and experiential learning. His mission remains clear: to revolutionize career education and equip students with the mindset, skills, and opportunities to build lives they love.

As a driving force behind Find Your Grind, she is dedicated to empowering youth through education, career exploration, and access to life-changing opportunities. Her commitment to making a difference extends across initiatives in education, mentorship, and social impact, helping shape a future where young people can thrive

Known for his infectious energy and passion for snowboarding, music, and youth empowerment, he became a household name in the action sports world as a professional snowboarder and TV host of The Adventures of Danny & The Dingo.

Beyond his career in snowboarding, Luke was dedicated to inspiring the next generation, co-founding Find Your Grind to help young people discover their passions, explore career paths, and build confidence in their futures. His larger-than-life personality, unwavering support for the action sports community, and commitment to mentoring young athletes left a lasting impact on all who knew him.

His legacy of creativity, adventure, and inspiring others to live authentically will continue to live on. #RIPDingo

With a deep passion for innovation in learning, Jay spearheads the development and execution of future-ready education solutions that empower students to discover who they are, explore career pathways, and build real-world skills.

With extensive experience in product strategy, technology, and educational transformation, Jay has played a pivotal role in shaping Find Your Grind’s research-backed curriculum, student engagement tools, and workforce-aligned micro-credentialing programs. Under his leadership, the platform has grown into a nationwide solution for school districts, delivering personalized, student-driven career exploration and social-emotional learning (SEL).

Driven by a mission to modernize education and bridge the gap between school and the future of work, Jay continues to lead Find Your Grind toward scalable impact, innovation, and a future where every student has the confidence and resources to succeed.

At her core, Liz believes education is a catalyst for unlocking human potential. Passionate about guiding individuals to discover their unique talents and pursue their passions, Liz embraces challenges and leads the development of cutting-edge learning experiences that empower individuals to become their boldest, most prepared selves. With 16 years of experience, including her time as a high school teacher and a state-level CTE programs director, Liz has a proven track record of driving innovation in education. She has led statewide initiatives to increase access to industry certifications and postsecondary credit, opening doors for countless learners. With a vision to scale impact and empower even more learners, Liz leads Find Your Grind’s learning lifecycle, creating engaging and meaningful learning pathways that guide individuals on their journey of self-discovery and future readiness.

As the Director of Partnerships for Find Your Grind, Dan is dedicated to empowering students and educators through meaningful, mission-driven solutions. Prior to his role at Find Your Grind, Dan managed the New England implementation at EVERFI, where he played a pivotal role in helping schools integrate impactful digital education programs. His journey to the edtech sector was non-traditional; before transitioning to education technology, Dan spent a decade in college athletics. He served as the Director of Recruiting and Associate Head Coach for the Roger Williams University Men’s Basketball program, where he developed leadership, strategy, and mentorship skills that continue to influence his work today. Dan is passionate about social impact and thrives in environments where mission and innovation intersect to create transformative opportunities for others.

At Find Your Grind, she leads all things professional development with the mission of developing the next wave of future-ready educators! Before joining Find Your Grind, Amberly wore many hats within the K-12 education system, starting as an elementary teacher with a concentration on reading, language, and literacy, moving on to become an instructional coach, and finally concluding her time in schools as a District ELA Content Coordinator. In all her roles, she stayed true to her passion for teaching and learning, both students and adults. When Amberly is not working, you can find her spending time with my family, reading, traveling, presenting at community events, and leading her church's Kids Ministry.

Based in England and collaborating across the pond with the U.S. team, he focuses on designing interactive, student-centered learning tools that spark self-discovery and engagement. Luke’s twenty year background in product design, combined with his fascination for generative AI, drives his innovative approach to shaping the future of education technology. Outside of work, he enjoys playing guitar, listening to 60's music, and spending quality time with his family in the countryside.

A proven global leader in software development, James has successfully built and managed high-performing teams across the world, driving innovation and delivering impactful results.

When he’s not tackling engineering challenges, James enjoys cheering on Tottenham Hotspur, exploring the skies as a private pilot, and indulging his passion for all things aviation.

Known for her mantra, “You are uniquely you. I belong to me,” Steph is passionate about fostering creativity, self-expression, and purpose in students’ lives.

A servant leader, she prioritizes equity, builds meaningful relationships, and advocates for the inclusion of diverse perspectives in education. Her work with Find Your Grind helps schools create environments where students can align their passions and strengths with future opportunities.

Outside of work, Steph enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring the outdoors, traveling, dancing, and discovering new foods. She brings the same curiosity and enthusiasm to life as she does to helping students design their futures.

With a strong foundation in classroom teaching, having spent 7 years as a middle and high school educator, Bryan leverages his expertise in curriculum development, instructional strategies, and learner engagement to create impactful learning experiences for students. When he’s not immersed in the world of learning design, Bryan enjoys spending quality time with his family and indulging in his love for baseball, both as a player and a avid fan of the Seattle Mariners.

With 16 years of experience in education, she has developed numerous high-impact programs that blend innovative strategies and educational technology to create meaningful learning experiences. Passionate about making learning accessible and exciting, Stephanie thrives on creating content that inspires students to reach their full potential. A Florida girl loving life in North Carolina, she enjoys the outdoor lifestyle, living room karaoke, and kitchen dance parties with her family.

A licensed professional school counselor with a background in EdTech and secondary education, Jenni served in the classroom and on both school and district leadership teams in public, public charter, and private schools for 15 years prior to joining Find Your Grind. She is passionate about supporting school communities with the tools and mentorship necessary to promote purposeful learning and seeing students adopt driven, future-focused outlooks towards post-secondary opportunities. When she’s not working, Jenni loves spending time with her family and friends coaching, traveling, and adventure-seeking.

Ian’s career journey reflects his commitment to aligning work with personal values. After starting as a stockbroker, he realized his true calling lay in education. This led him to earn a Master’s in Education and spend six years teaching in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Driven to make a broader impact, Ian transitioned into the EdTech industry where he has worked for the past 12 years, leveraging his background in education to help students discover their strengths, align their career paths with their lifestyles, and build meaningful futures. With a product mindset focused on solving real problems in partnership with educators and delivering the outcomes they are striving to achieve, Ian thrives on creating meaningful solutions that make a lasting impact. Outside of work, Ian enjoys gardening, spending time outdoors, and creating memories with his family.

With over a decade of experience teaching visual arts, CTE graphic design, and CTE metal fabrication in Southern California, she brings a creative perspective to help districts foster future readiness and SEL growth in all students. She is driven to help others reach their goals, and she combines her expertise in education with her knack for building relationships and streamlining processes to create impactful partnership experiences.

Outside of work, Gabby loves to explore new places and cultures, try new recipes, make art, and spend time with her family.

Eric taught middle school math and science in Chicago and San Francisco for 6 years before pivoting to the ed tech sales world. He's worked at various levels in sales, completed multiple policy fellowships, and worked in education leadership development.

Eric lives in Oakland, California with his wife and has stayed (mostly) sane inside and outside the classroom by always playing in a punk or metal band, riding his bike with friends and staying involved in his local Buddhist group.

Her passion lies in helping students uncover their potential, gain confidence, and take meaningful steps toward building their future—a drive fueled by seeing the transformative impact even small discoveries can have on their lives.

Based in Asheville, NC, Amanda enjoys traveling to new places, cheering on soccer matches with her husband, supporting her kids in their musical pursuits, and embracing her love for being on the water.