Ross Gassman

Co-Founder / VP of Operations, Fandiem
Miami, FL 

Education
B.S. Entrepreneurship, 2017

Ross Gassman is the Co-Founder and VP of Operations at Fandiem, a fundraising platform that connects fans with experiences and prizes from their favorite artists, athletes and creators while supporting nonprofit causes. Since launching in 2020, Fandiem has raised $40 million for talent-selected charities and partnered with artists including Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, Metallica and Billie Eilish. Through Fandiem Relics, the company has expanded into music memorabilia, bringing fans closer to the artists they love through auctions and collectibles.

Ross's background spans entertainment marketing, entrepreneurship and business operations. He served as Marketing Manager at Loud And Live, working on digital strategy for concerts, tours, festivals and sports events, and co-founded L1NEUP, an entertainment marketing, artist management and record label company. He was also a founding member of Hampton, a community for growth-stage founders.

A 2017 Florida State University graduate with a B.S. in Entrepreneurship, Ross credits FSU with giving him the foundation to build and operate a business. The program helped him recognize his strengths, identify where he needed support and turn ideas into action.

Based in Miami, Ross is passionate about helping students connect classroom learning with the realities of entrepreneurship. He aims to provide hands-on feedback on student projects and business ideas, contribute practical workshops on topics such as securing a first partner, using AI to test ideas and raising capital, and help develop student project and internship opportunities. He also hopes to strengthen ties between the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship and South Florida's alumni and business community.