About
Stonebridge Management Group is a strategic advisory and execution firm that thrives in the space between vision and action. We partner with founders, boards, institutions, and impact-driven organizations to help launch, scale, or transform initiatives that matter. Our work spans capital strategy, ecosystem-building, market development, and high-stakes project execution—from launching new retail brands to coordinating multi-million-dollar innovation hubs.
We specialize in complex, community-rooted efforts that require coalition building, stakeholder engagement, and long-term systems thinking. Whether the project is designing a regenerative food campus, developing a public-private partnership, or reimagining an emerging cannabis brand - we bring precision, creativity, and trusted execution. Our team and extended network of collaborators offer an uncommon range, agility, and a fierce commitment to outcomes that benefit all stakeholders.
Nick Papadopoulos
Founder & CEO
Nick Papadopoulos is the founder of Stonebridge, a strategic advisory and implementation firm working at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and systems change. With over 25 years of experience spanning entrepreneurship, agriculture, public-private partnerships, and organizational transformation, Nick brings a rare blend of strategic insight, operational leadership, and grounded execution.
Known as a catalyst, connector, and ecosystem architect, Nick specializes in early-stage innovation and large-scale initiatives that require alignment across diverse stakeholders. His work is rooted in community-centered approaches and focused on delivering tangible outcomes—whether helping build regenerative brands, guiding complex development projects, or advising public institutions and startups on growth, governance, or go-to-market strategy.
From boardrooms to farm fields, Nick’s ability to move between vision and implementation has made him a trusted partner to leading companies, universities, nonprofits, and coalitions working on some of today’s most pressing challenges.
Nick and his team’s work has been recognized by the UN Foundation, Red Cross, Slow Food USA, and the North Bay Leadership Council, and has been featured in TIME Magazine, Fast Company, NPR, and The Seven Competences of the Sustainable Professional (2018).
Partners & Ecosystem
Epix Studios, Inc.
Stonebridge is a proud partner of Epix Studios. Epix is a creative communications and design agency specializing in storytelling for innovation, sustainability, and impact. With deep roots in agriculture, climate, and cannabis sectors, Epix delivers brand identity, digital content, websites, videos, and campaigns that move missions forward. The studio serves startups, nonprofits, research institutions, and purpose-driven brands - bringing ideas to life through high-quality visuals and strategic messaging. Epix combines design excellence with a collaborative, subscription-based service model that makes it easy for clients to access creative capacity at scale.
Expert Network & Strategic Collaborators
Beyond our core team, Stonebridge draws on a trusted and growing network of consultants, entrepreneurs, think tanks, and subject matter experts who bring deep specialization and real-world experience across sectors. From project finance to controlled environment agriculture, from social impact marketing to regenerative infrastructure, our extended team includes former C-suite leaders, technical experts, founders, and academic researchers.
This flexible, multi-disciplinary bench allows us to rapidly assemble custom-fit teams for each initiative - ensuring clients benefit from both strategic depth and agile execution. Whether building a coalition, launching a fundable pilot, or navigating a complex regulatory landscape, our network is a force multiplier for every engagement.