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Ellen DeGennaro

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Neuroscientist, musician, graphic designer, and evangelist of skipping the small talk.

Profile

The bio

The media

Singing (with others), writing (on paper), and playing with color and code on my computer.

The now

Bridging the science of the brain and the practice of human connection.

The pride

Coordinated a group of experts during the Covid-19 pandemic in public health educational outreach for staff at K-12 schools navigating the return to in-person schooling. Conducted the choir at my friends' wedding.

The obsessions

Systems, collective behavior, interior design.

The day job

Neuroscientist at CU Boulder.

The commute

16 minutes by bike, 42 minutes by bus in no traffic, then 14 minutes on foot

The connection

I heard about them on the Something More Human podcast!

Profile

The bio

The media

Singing (with others), writing (on paper), and playing with color and code on my computer.

The now

Bridging the science of the brain and the practice of human connection.

The pride

Coordinated a group of experts during the Covid-19 pandemic in public health educational outreach for staff at K-12 schools navigating the return to in-person schooling. Conducted the choir at my friends' wedding.

The obsessions

Systems, collective behavior, interior design.

The day job

Neuroscientist at CU Boulder.

The commute

16 minutes by bike, 42 minutes by bus in no traffic, then 14 minutes on foot

The connection

I heard about them on the Something More Human podcast!

Other members

Iván Ruiz-Knott

Writer, type designer, company co-founder, one half of Ruiz & Knott

Olivia Ruiz-Knott

Company co-founder, half of Ruiz & Knott, a creative technologist dreaming of rules

Norton King

Multidisciplinary designer and artist exploring electronic means to humanist ends

Halie Willis

Frequent painter, occasional writer, and storyteller.

Drew Jackson

Photographer and best friend to River.

Justin Schaffer

Filmmaker, writer, artist, former board game publisher, and noticer of things.

José Briones-Siria

Podcaster, writer, and dumbphone expert.

Mary Ann Bennett

Adventurous creative that loves to try anything with her hands.

Trevr Fernald

Musician exploring different creative mediums.

Allyson Amanda

Painter, singer, cook, fashionista, lamp-lighter, dancer.

Lizzie Haener

Photographer, fiber crafter, journaler, amateur baker.

Elijah Durso-Sabina

Quantum error corrector, knife-maker, multi-platinum presenter, and Muay Thai enthusiast.

Michelle Azzi

Designer, amateur chef, rabbit hole researcher, lover of details, & proponent of play

Jim Bauer

Serial hobbyist looking as deeply down as many rabbit holes as possible.

Jacob O’Neill

Video game developer and YouTuber trying to make learning fun.

Mark Gabriel

Facilitator of learning experiences and gatherings.

Sabrina Korioth

Sewist, crafter, hat-bedazzler.

Beth Bogdewiecz

Creative entrepreneur exploring connections formed over a cuppa coffee or tea.

Daniel Colon Hidalgo

Doctor and scientist exploring music, travel, and the stories that connect us all

Chris von Burske

Designer wearing many hats, literally and figuratively

Will Whiteneck

Creative technologist building unique tools for creative expression.

Sarah Neighbour

Curious creative, multifaceted designer, avid reader, music enthusiast, colorful human

Alex Prinsen

Retired amateur musician, in my second creative chapter as a maker of games.

Jessica Prinsen

Educator crafting thoughtful and engaging content. Geology enthusiast. Performer

Jessica Schneider

Ideator, amateur artist, dating enthusiast.

Samantha Adams

Feel most creative through fiber arts and anything that gets my hands dirty

Christof Mauney

Still in his creative pupal stage. Collector of niche interests. Good in a pinch.

Ryan Farmer

Endlessly curious. Fiercely optimistic.

Lauren Thomas

Fourth generation Coloradan, animal welfare professional, avid reader

Madeleine Lebovic

Storyteller, educator, and humanitarian. Seeker of novelty and connection through art.

Simon Goldstein

Miniature Painter and game aficionado

Adam Brock

Organizational ecologist applying living systems thinking to support thriving communities

Gus Becker

Artist, data engineer, materials scientist, and community organizer constantly exploring.

Lauren Smith

Transforming medical jargon into engaging content for a wider audience

Earl Anema

Designer and zine artist creating community-centered experiences.

Bennett Parsons

Creative dabbler and dreamer.

Sylvia Raskin

Facilitator, improviser, organizational designer. Creating 100% renewable energy systems

Morgan Gengenbach

A curious dabbler across mediums with a, "looks fun, bet I can figure it out," mentality.

Joe Ponce

Raconteur, Operator/Strategist, Producer-Creative. Probably a Wizard.

Amber Case

Curious human with a passion for 70s architectural history and experimental music

Helen

Designer, writer, artist.

River

Immaculately-trained golden retriever exploring the intersection of naps and snacks.

Iván Ruiz-Knott

Writer, type designer, company co-founder, one half of Ruiz & Knott

Olivia Ruiz-Knott

Company co-founder, half of Ruiz & Knott, a creative technologist dreaming of rules

Norton King

Multidisciplinary designer and artist exploring electronic means to humanist ends

Halie Willis

Frequent painter, occasional writer, and storyteller.

Drew Jackson

Photographer and best friend to River.

Justin Schaffer

Filmmaker, writer, artist, former board game publisher, and noticer of things.

José Briones-Siria

Podcaster, writer, and dumbphone expert.

Mary Ann Bennett

Adventurous creative that loves to try anything with her hands.

Trevr Fernald

Musician exploring different creative mediums.

Allyson Amanda

Painter, singer, cook, fashionista, lamp-lighter, dancer.

Lizzie Haener

Photographer, fiber crafter, journaler, amateur baker.

Elijah Durso-Sabina

Quantum error corrector, knife-maker, multi-platinum presenter, and Muay Thai enthusiast.

Michelle Azzi

Designer, amateur chef, rabbit hole researcher, lover of details, & proponent of play

Jim Bauer

Serial hobbyist looking as deeply down as many rabbit holes as possible.

Jacob O’Neill

Video game developer and YouTuber trying to make learning fun.

Mark Gabriel

Facilitator of learning experiences and gatherings.

Sabrina Korioth

Sewist, crafter, hat-bedazzler.

Beth Bogdewiecz

Creative entrepreneur exploring connections formed over a cuppa coffee or tea.

Daniel Colon Hidalgo

Doctor and scientist exploring music, travel, and the stories that connect us all

Chris von Burske

Designer wearing many hats, literally and figuratively

Will Whiteneck

Creative technologist building unique tools for creative expression.

Sarah Neighbour

Curious creative, multifaceted designer, avid reader, music enthusiast, colorful human

Alex Prinsen

Retired amateur musician, in my second creative chapter as a maker of games.

Jessica Prinsen

Educator crafting thoughtful and engaging content. Geology enthusiast. Performer

Jessica Schneider

Ideator, amateur artist, dating enthusiast.

Samantha Adams

Feel most creative through fiber arts and anything that gets my hands dirty

Christof Mauney

Still in his creative pupal stage. Collector of niche interests. Good in a pinch.

Ryan Farmer

Endlessly curious. Fiercely optimistic.

Lauren Thomas

Fourth generation Coloradan, animal welfare professional, avid reader

Madeleine Lebovic

Storyteller, educator, and humanitarian. Seeker of novelty and connection through art.

Simon Goldstein

Miniature Painter and game aficionado

Adam Brock

Organizational ecologist applying living systems thinking to support thriving communities

Gus Becker

Artist, data engineer, materials scientist, and community organizer constantly exploring.

Lauren Smith

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Earl Anema

Designer and zine artist creating community-centered experiences.

Bennett Parsons

Creative dabbler and dreamer.

Sylvia Raskin

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Morgan Gengenbach

A curious dabbler across mediums with a, "looks fun, bet I can figure it out," mentality.

Joe Ponce

Raconteur, Operator/Strategist, Producer-Creative. Probably a Wizard.

Amber Case

Curious human with a passion for 70s architectural history and experimental music

Helen

Designer, writer, artist.

River

Immaculately-trained golden retriever exploring the intersection of naps and snacks.

Iván Ruiz-Knott

Writer, type designer, company co-founder, one half of Ruiz & Knott

Olivia Ruiz-Knott

Company co-founder, half of Ruiz & Knott, a creative technologist dreaming of rules

Norton King

Multidisciplinary designer and artist exploring electronic means to humanist ends

Halie Willis

Frequent painter, occasional writer, and storyteller.

Drew Jackson

Photographer and best friend to River.

Justin Schaffer

Filmmaker, writer, artist, former board game publisher, and noticer of things.

José Briones-Siria

Podcaster, writer, and dumbphone expert.

Mary Ann Bennett

Adventurous creative that loves to try anything with her hands.

Trevr Fernald

Musician exploring different creative mediums.

Allyson Amanda

Painter, singer, cook, fashionista, lamp-lighter, dancer.

Lizzie Haener

Photographer, fiber crafter, journaler, amateur baker.

Elijah Durso-Sabina

Quantum error corrector, knife-maker, multi-platinum presenter, and Muay Thai enthusiast.

Michelle Azzi

Designer, amateur chef, rabbit hole researcher, lover of details, & proponent of play

Jim Bauer

Serial hobbyist looking as deeply down as many rabbit holes as possible.

Jacob O’Neill

Video game developer and YouTuber trying to make learning fun.

Mark Gabriel

Facilitator of learning experiences and gatherings.

Sabrina Korioth

Sewist, crafter, hat-bedazzler.

Beth Bogdewiecz

Creative entrepreneur exploring connections formed over a cuppa coffee or tea.

Daniel Colon Hidalgo

Doctor and scientist exploring music, travel, and the stories that connect us all

Chris von Burske

Designer wearing many hats, literally and figuratively

Will Whiteneck

Creative technologist building unique tools for creative expression.

Sarah Neighbour

Curious creative, multifaceted designer, avid reader, music enthusiast, colorful human

Alex Prinsen

Retired amateur musician, in my second creative chapter as a maker of games.

Jessica Prinsen

Educator crafting thoughtful and engaging content. Geology enthusiast. Performer

Jessica Schneider

Ideator, amateur artist, dating enthusiast.

Samantha Adams

Feel most creative through fiber arts and anything that gets my hands dirty

Christof Mauney

Still in his creative pupal stage. Collector of niche interests. Good in a pinch.

Ryan Farmer

Endlessly curious. Fiercely optimistic.

Lauren Thomas

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Madeleine Lebovic

Storyteller, educator, and humanitarian. Seeker of novelty and connection through art.

Simon Goldstein

Miniature Painter and game aficionado

Adam Brock

Organizational ecologist applying living systems thinking to support thriving communities

Gus Becker

Artist, data engineer, materials scientist, and community organizer constantly exploring.

Lauren Smith

Transforming medical jargon into engaging content for a wider audience

Earl Anema

Designer and zine artist creating community-centered experiences.

Bennett Parsons

Creative dabbler and dreamer.

Sylvia Raskin

Facilitator, improviser, organizational designer. Creating 100% renewable energy systems

Morgan Gengenbach

A curious dabbler across mediums with a, "looks fun, bet I can figure it out," mentality.

Joe Ponce

Raconteur, Operator/Strategist, Producer-Creative. Probably a Wizard.

Amber Case

Curious human with a passion for 70s architectural history and experimental music

Helen

Designer, writer, artist.

River

Immaculately-trained golden retriever exploring the intersection of naps and snacks.

Iván Ruiz-Knott

Writer, type designer, company co-founder, one half of Ruiz & Knott

Olivia Ruiz-Knott

Company co-founder, half of Ruiz & Knott, a creative technologist dreaming of rules

Norton King

Multidisciplinary designer and artist exploring electronic means to humanist ends

Halie Willis

Frequent painter, occasional writer, and storyteller.

Drew Jackson

Photographer and best friend to River.

Justin Schaffer

Filmmaker, writer, artist, former board game publisher, and noticer of things.

José Briones-Siria

Podcaster, writer, and dumbphone expert.

Mary Ann Bennett

Adventurous creative that loves to try anything with her hands.

Trevr Fernald

Musician exploring different creative mediums.

Allyson Amanda

Painter, singer, cook, fashionista, lamp-lighter, dancer.

Lizzie Haener

Photographer, fiber crafter, journaler, amateur baker.

Elijah Durso-Sabina

Quantum error corrector, knife-maker, multi-platinum presenter, and Muay Thai enthusiast.

Michelle Azzi

Designer, amateur chef, rabbit hole researcher, lover of details, & proponent of play

Jim Bauer

Serial hobbyist looking as deeply down as many rabbit holes as possible.

Jacob O’Neill

Video game developer and YouTuber trying to make learning fun.

Mark Gabriel

Facilitator of learning experiences and gatherings.

Sabrina Korioth

Sewist, crafter, hat-bedazzler.

Beth Bogdewiecz

Creative entrepreneur exploring connections formed over a cuppa coffee or tea.

Daniel Colon Hidalgo

Doctor and scientist exploring music, travel, and the stories that connect us all

Chris von Burske

Designer wearing many hats, literally and figuratively

Will Whiteneck

Creative technologist building unique tools for creative expression.

Sarah Neighbour

Curious creative, multifaceted designer, avid reader, music enthusiast, colorful human

Alex Prinsen

Retired amateur musician, in my second creative chapter as a maker of games.

Jessica Prinsen

Educator crafting thoughtful and engaging content. Geology enthusiast. Performer

Jessica Schneider

Ideator, amateur artist, dating enthusiast.

Samantha Adams

Feel most creative through fiber arts and anything that gets my hands dirty

Christof Mauney

Still in his creative pupal stage. Collector of niche interests. Good in a pinch.

Ryan Farmer

Endlessly curious. Fiercely optimistic.

Lauren Thomas

Fourth generation Coloradan, animal welfare professional, avid reader

Madeleine Lebovic

Storyteller, educator, and humanitarian. Seeker of novelty and connection through art.

Simon Goldstein

Miniature Painter and game aficionado

Adam Brock

Organizational ecologist applying living systems thinking to support thriving communities

Gus Becker

Artist, data engineer, materials scientist, and community organizer constantly exploring.

Lauren Smith

Transforming medical jargon into engaging content for a wider audience

Earl Anema

Designer and zine artist creating community-centered experiences.

Bennett Parsons

Creative dabbler and dreamer.

Sylvia Raskin

Facilitator, improviser, organizational designer. Creating 100% renewable energy systems

Morgan Gengenbach

A curious dabbler across mediums with a, "looks fun, bet I can figure it out," mentality.

Joe Ponce

Raconteur, Operator/Strategist, Producer-Creative. Probably a Wizard.

Amber Case

Curious human with a passion for 70s architectural history and experimental music

Helen

Designer, writer, artist.

River

Immaculately-trained golden retriever exploring the intersection of naps and snacks.

Iván Ruiz-Knott

Writer, type designer, company co-founder, one half of Ruiz & Knott

Olivia Ruiz-Knott

Company co-founder, half of Ruiz & Knott, a creative technologist dreaming of rules

Norton King

Multidisciplinary designer and artist exploring electronic means to humanist ends

Halie Willis

Frequent painter, occasional writer, and storyteller.

Drew Jackson

Photographer and best friend to River.

Justin Schaffer

Filmmaker, writer, artist, former board game publisher, and noticer of things.

José Briones-Siria

Podcaster, writer, and dumbphone expert.

Mary Ann Bennett

Adventurous creative that loves to try anything with her hands.

Trevr Fernald

Musician exploring different creative mediums.

Allyson Amanda

Painter, singer, cook, fashionista, lamp-lighter, dancer.

Lizzie Haener

Photographer, fiber crafter, journaler, amateur baker.

Elijah Durso-Sabina

Quantum error corrector, knife-maker, multi-platinum presenter, and Muay Thai enthusiast.

Michelle Azzi

Designer, amateur chef, rabbit hole researcher, lover of details, & proponent of play

Jim Bauer

Serial hobbyist looking as deeply down as many rabbit holes as possible.

Jacob O’Neill

Video game developer and YouTuber trying to make learning fun.

Mark Gabriel

Facilitator of learning experiences and gatherings.

Sabrina Korioth

Sewist, crafter, hat-bedazzler.

Beth Bogdewiecz

Creative entrepreneur exploring connections formed over a cuppa coffee or tea.

Daniel Colon Hidalgo

Doctor and scientist exploring music, travel, and the stories that connect us all

Chris von Burske

Designer wearing many hats, literally and figuratively

Will Whiteneck

Creative technologist building unique tools for creative expression.

Sarah Neighbour

Curious creative, multifaceted designer, avid reader, music enthusiast, colorful human

Alex Prinsen

Retired amateur musician, in my second creative chapter as a maker of games.

Jessica Prinsen

Educator crafting thoughtful and engaging content. Geology enthusiast. Performer

Jessica Schneider

Ideator, amateur artist, dating enthusiast.

Samantha Adams

Feel most creative through fiber arts and anything that gets my hands dirty

Christof Mauney

Still in his creative pupal stage. Collector of niche interests. Good in a pinch.

Ryan Farmer

Endlessly curious. Fiercely optimistic.

Lauren Thomas

Fourth generation Coloradan, animal welfare professional, avid reader

Madeleine Lebovic

Storyteller, educator, and humanitarian. Seeker of novelty and connection through art.

Simon Goldstein

Miniature Painter and game aficionado

Adam Brock

Organizational ecologist applying living systems thinking to support thriving communities

Gus Becker

Artist, data engineer, materials scientist, and community organizer constantly exploring.

Lauren Smith

Transforming medical jargon into engaging content for a wider audience

Earl Anema

Designer and zine artist creating community-centered experiences.

Bennett Parsons

Creative dabbler and dreamer.

Sylvia Raskin

Facilitator, improviser, organizational designer. Creating 100% renewable energy systems

Morgan Gengenbach

A curious dabbler across mediums with a, "looks fun, bet I can figure it out," mentality.

Joe Ponce

Raconteur, Operator/Strategist, Producer-Creative. Probably a Wizard.

Amber Case

Curious human with a passion for 70s architectural history and experimental music

Helen

Designer, writer, artist.

River

Immaculately-trained golden retriever exploring the intersection of naps and snacks.

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The Company
2101 W 29th Ave
Denver, CO 80211

A member-supported gathering place organized around curiosity and creativity, run by Ivan, Livvy, and Norton.

Sign up for Paperwork, the official corporate communication of The Company, for happenings, nostalgia, and bureaucratic minutiae.

© 2025 The Company, Limited Liability Company

The Company
2101 W 29th Ave
Denver, CO 80211

A member-supported gathering place organized around curiosity and creativity, run by Ivan, Livvy, and Norton.

Come for the company, and also,

stay for the company

Sign up for Paperwork, the official corporate communication of The Company, for happenings, nostalgia, and bureaucratic minutiae.

© 2025 The Company, Limited Liability Company

Come for the company, and also, stay for the company

The Company
2101 W 29th Ave
Denver, CO 92101

A member-supported gathering place organized around curiosity and creativity, run by Ivan, Livvy, and Norton.

Sign up for Paperwork, the official corporate communication of The Company, for happenings, nostalgia, and bureaucratic minutiae.

© 2025
The Company,

Limited Liability Company

Come for the company, and also,

stay for the company

The Company
2101 W 29th Ave
Denver, CO 80211

A member-supported gathering place organized around curiosity and creativity, run by Ivan, Livvy, and Norton.

Sign up for Paperwork, the official corporate communication of The Company, for happenings, nostalgia, and bureaucratic minutiae.

© 2025 The Company, Limited Liability Company