Nick Papadopoulos

Building Organizations and Solutions to Solve Human Problems | Care Economy • Aging • Food & Ag • Sustainability • Community • Technology

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 13 investments📅 24 years investing🗓 Last invested Dec 2025
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Jun 2025
Fave is reinventing the nostalgic drinks we grew up with using clean, organic ingredients and no junk—just simple, craveable flavor that fits today’s wellness values. We’re here to make better-for-you drink mixes that bring joy, celebrate simplicity, and become your upgraded, junk-free favorites!
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Apr 2025
We make crazy good snacks by bringing Michelin star quality to the convenience of a grocery store.
Investor
Apr 2025
Bye, hangry! Hello, Nicer. Our nutrient-dense organic snacks, supporting both brain and body, are free from the top 14 allergens and artificial ingredients. Plant-based, kosher and ready to enjoy any moment throughout the day.
Investor
Mar 2025
Classic light beer, small batch brewed. Beer like you remember it.
Investor
Aug 2024
COYOTAS Organic Grain + Gluten Free TORTILLAS made with just four simple organic ingredients.
Investor
Apr 2024
AYOH is the ultimate condiment that marries the creaminess of mayo with the heat of mustard and the pop of sour from pickles to make any and all sandwiches ultra-delicious.
Investor
Feb 2024
With its unique blend of rock ‘n’ roll roots, Americana and Scottish heritage, Wolfie’s is bringing something new to the Scotch whisky market! "For me, Wolfies depicts the carefree behaviour of my more mischievous days and the excitement of what life still has to offer. Let the good times roll!" - Sir Rod Stewart, Founder
Investor
Jan 2024
Jesse & Bens is on a mission to get seed oil free fries in every freezer. We believe that people deserve to enjoy their favorite foods without the junk. Thats why were during one of Americas favorite junk foods into joy food by going back to basics: just potatoes, healthy fats (like grass-fed beef tallow or avocado oil) & salt/seasonings. Thats it. We are the fastest growing french fry brand in the country, but we still have a long way to go. Follow along our journey if you love french fries and building a better food system!
Investor (via The Angel Group)
Feb 2023
2023 Fast Company Most Innovative Award Winner, RIND is a better-for-you snack brand focused on whole fruit nutrition. With a product line powered by the peel, the companys craveable dried fruit blends maximize nutrition and minimize waste. RIND sits at the intersection of two of the most powerful trends in CPG today, functional nutrition and sustainable snacking. Keep it Real. Eat the Peel! 🍊🍐🥥🍉🥝
Angel Investor
May 2017
Simusolar helps rural businesses become more productive and prosperous. Operating in Tanzania and Uganda, we provide and finance accessible, affordable, and energy-efficient equipment designed for off-grid businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa. Our systems are designed to meet the needs of rural smallholders, from equipment specifications to innovative financing terms. Our goal is to enable rural smallholder farmers and fishers to achieve their vision, affordably and sustainably.
Board Member
Jan 2015
The Sonoma County Economic Development Board (EDB) is dedicated to helping your business to succeed. Whether you are a small start-up or established company looking to grow, the EDB offers a range of direct services to help your business every step of the way. The EDB has three major functions: - To provide information and referral services to help local businesses to start up, succeed, and grow; - To develop and disseminate factual data regarding significant economic activities, trends and projections for Sonoma County. In addition, the Economic Development Director performs numerous activities on behalf of the Board of Supervisors ranging from coordination to analysis of issues impacting Sonoma County; and - To offer FREE customized market analysis and tools to give businesses in Sonoma County a competitive edge in today’s marketplace. Disclaimer: Some links in the Sonoma County Business Assistance Guide may take you to sites that the County does not maintain or control. The County of Sonoma does not warrant the accuracy of the information contained in such sites, and the content of such sites does not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of the County of Sonoma. You should independently verify the accuracy of any information or representation on such sites before relying upon them.
Board Member
Jan 2002
The Association for Dispute Resolution of Northern California is an organization of professional and volunteer mediators and conflict resolution professionals, established in response to the rapidly growing interest in non-adversarial methods of dispute resolution. ADRNC offers educational programs and networking opportunities for anyone interested in mediation and other conflict resolution practices.ADRNC is the Northern California chapter of the national Association for Conflict Resolution and an organizational sponsor of the California Dispute Resolution Council.
Experience · 23 entries
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2025
CEO & Co-Founder
Aug 2025
GenSando is a social enterprise and “Secret Sauce” for the Care Economy with a mission to bring awareness, education, tools, and levity to the 60 million people silently giving everything to those they love without pay, acknowledgment, or a juicy sandwich. We serve you deli-style with a menu of resources as we age that will help you through the daily struggles and triumphs of caregiving and aging….while you laugh so hard you cry (down your leg).
Investor
Jun 2025
Fave is reinventing the nostalgic drinks we grew up with using clean, organic ingredients and no junk—just simple, craveable flavor that fits today’s wellness values. We’re here to make better-for-you drink mixes that bring joy, celebrate simplicity, and become your upgraded, junk-free favorites!
Investor
Apr 2025
We make crazy good snacks by bringing Michelin star quality to the convenience of a grocery store.
Investor
Apr 2025
Bye, hangry! Hello, Nicer. Our nutrient-dense organic snacks, supporting both brain and body, are free from the top 14 allergens and artificial ingredients. Plant-based, kosher and ready to enjoy any moment throughout the day.
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