Apotheos

Innovation & Wellness Hub

Building Community Through Innovation, Education & Wellness

Nevada City, California

Explore Our Mission

The Opportunity

Small Cities Are Underserved Innovation Markets

Location

The Migration

Remote workers, founders, and creatives are relocating to smaller, lifestyle-driven towns with strong communities and access to nature.

Handshake

The Gap

These communities lack structured founder ecosystems, access to capital, professional development, and integrated wellness support.

Rocket

The Potential

Nevada City represents a high-potential, undercapitalized ecosystem with strong creative culture and growing tech presence.

Apotheos exists to bridge this gap through education, community, and opportunity.

Our Mission

Creating an Inclusive Innovation Ecosystem

Education

Education Access

Workforce development and founder education for all community members

Economic Growth

Economic Opportunity

Support local entrepreneurs and increase regional economic activity

Wellness

Wellness Integration

Promote mental and physical health as foundation for innovation

Community

Community Building

Foster connection, collaboration, and shared success

Our Home: Stone House

A Historic Venue in Downtown Nevada City

Apotheos is housed within Stone House—a restored 1857 building with 10,000 sq ft and six unique spaces. Located at 107 Sacramento Street in Nevada City's historic district, it blends gold rush heritage with modern infrastructure for innovation and community.

Why Stone House & Nevada City:

  • Historic Venue: 1857 building with bars, dining room, show room, cave, patio, and penthouse
  • Event Infrastructure: Professional catering, sound systems, and hospitality amenities built-in
  • Creative Hub: Strong entrepreneurial culture attracts builders and innovators
  • Location: Walkable downtown with growing remote professional community and outdoor recreation access

Where history meets innovation. Stone House's infrastructure makes it ideal for Apotheos's mission to create an inclusive innovation ecosystem.

1857
Historic Building
10,000
Square Feet
6
Unique Spaces
107
Sacramento Street

Our Integrated Model

Innovation + Creative Production + Wellness Under One Roof

Innovation

Innovation

  • Founder education
  • Mentorship programs
  • Pitch events
  • Capital access
Creative Production

Creative Production

  • Podcast studio
  • Music production
  • Content creation
  • Brand development
Wellness

Wellness

  • Sauna & recovery
  • Movement classes
  • Burnout prevention
  • Community care

Traditional models separate these functions. We integrate them to serve the whole person.

Nonprofit Structure

Mission-Driven with Financial Sustainability

Nonprofit Operations

  • Education & workforce programs
  • Community events & workshops
  • Grants and sponsorships
  • Accessible membership tiers
  • Mission-focused governance

Revenue Streams

  • Membership dues (tiered pricing)
  • Studio rentals & events
  • Workshops & classes
  • Grants & philanthropic donations
  • Corporate sponsorships
  • Food & beverage

Diversified revenue reduces dependency and ensures long-term sustainability.

Programs & Services

What Members Receive

Studios

Podcast & Music Studios

Professional recording facilities for content creation

Workshops

Operator-Led Workshops

Practical education from experienced founders

Cowork Space

Cowork & Meeting Rooms

Professional workspace for remote workers

Wellness

Wellness Programming

Sauna, movement classes, and recovery support

Investor Access

Investor Access

Pitch nights and capital connection events

Community

Community Gatherings

Cultural events fostering connection and belonging

Apotheos is designed as a true third place — not home, not office.

Membership Model

Tiered Access to Maximize Inclusion

Community
$95-150/mo
  • Event access
  • Workshops
  • Limited cowork
  • Networking
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Builder
$350-550/mo
  • Full cowork access
  • Studio credits
  • Wellness access
  • Masterclasses
Join the Waitlist
Studio/Founder
$1,000+/mo
  • Priority studio access
  • Private rooms
  • Pitch opportunities
  • Full access
Join the Waitlist

Accessible pricing ensures broad community participation while maintaining sustainable operations.

Community Impact

Economic Development + Culture + Wellness

Talent Retention

Talent Retention

Keep skilled workers in Nevada County

Economic Activity

Economic Activity

Support local businesses and job creation

Founder Success

Founder Success

Launch and scale regional startups

Workforce Development

Workforce Development

Skills training for emerging careers

Wellness Culture

Wellness Culture

Promote sustainable entrepreneurship

Regional Leadership

Regional Leadership

Position Nevada City as innovation hub

Market Opportunity

Regional Service Area

Primary Markets:

  • Nevada County
  • Grass Valley
  • Truckee
  • Auburn
  • Sacramento (remote workers)
  • Bay Area relocators

Conservative Targets

120-150
Year 1 Members
200+
Year 2 Members
30-50
Founders Served
100+
Programs/Year

Long-Term Vision

Building the Innovation Anchor of the Sierra Foothills

Regional Leadership

Regional Leadership

Become the recognized innovation hub for the Sierra Foothills region

Startup Pipeline

Startup Pipeline

Launch dozens of high-quality regional startups annually

Replicable Model

Replicable Model

Proven framework for small-city innovation ecosystems

Network Effect

Network Effect

Distributed founder network across lifestyle communities

Apotheos will prove that innovation thrives in small cities when supported with the right infrastructure.

Join Our Mission

Help us build the innovation engine of Nevada City

We Are Seeking:

  • Philanthropic partners who believe in small-city innovation
  • Grant funding to support education and workforce programs
  • Community-aligned sponsors and corporate partnerships
  • Strategic advisors with nonprofit and innovation expertise
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