Nido was founded with the belief that human connection is what matters most. As AI optimizes human functions our capacity expands. Nido helps members channel that energy back into real life.

The work of thought leaders, community builders & creatives has made Nido what it is today.

We are redefining the way we connect with ourselves, each other & the natural world. Designed for those who want to move through the world with intention, Nido is a meticulously curated social infrastructure that replaces digital fatigue with substance.

About Nido

History of Nido

Nido was founded in 2021. What began as a passion project to help people reconnect after the pandemic has grown into a movement for belonging.

Our earliest gatherings brought together neighbors, artists, and community builders, proving that the hunger for in-person connection is stronger than ever. From our first pop-ups to the opening of the Design Lab, to our westward expansion into the Bay Area, thousands of people have already experienced Nido’s way of building community.

By late 2024, after hundreds of member interviews, a deep dive into the history of third spaces, an international hospitality tour, and extensive event training, we completed a full cycle of research and development. That foundation is now the blueprint for what comes next.

In 2026, Nido opens its first neighborhood in San Francisco. By 2030, we will expand across the U.S. and abroad, creating a global network of local belonging.

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Mission:

To cultivate authentic connections, intentional living, and immersive experiences that scale globally but maintain

deeply local.

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Meet Our Founder

Nido was founded by Mercy Favrow, a hospitality and experiential design leader who has spent her career building spaces where people feel connected. She has designed communities for brands like Netflix, Pinterest, and WeWork, and produced cultural events with partners from Michelin-starred chefs to Lululemon.

For Mercy, Nido is deeply personal. After years of working at the intersection of culture and community, she saw how modern life, fast cities, and the pandemic eroded the everyday structures of belonging. Nido is her answer: a way to bring back neighbors, routines, and gatherings in a form that feels relevant today.

“At Nido, we are not inventing something new. We are bringing back what has always made us human,” says Mercy.