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KRNLS designs placemaking and economic development strategies for micro to metropolitan communities. We’ll be sharing intriguing discoveries, successful strategies, and the occasional curious meander.
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KRNLS designs placemaking and economic development strategies for micro to metropolitan communities. We’ll be sharing intriguing discoveries, successful strategies, and the occasional curious meander.

Editors
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principal & co-founder
Olga Pogoda
A believer in community-centric development, Olga leads research projects while studying ethical tech development. Olga serves as an EIR at Carnegie Mellon.
Go to the profile of Ryan Gayman
gov tech + entrepreneurship
Ryan Gayman
Government Tech, Policy + Politics | Founder @ Recode America Govtech + Entrepreneurship Practice Leader @ KRNLS
Go to the profile of Natalie
CONTENT STRATEGIST
Natalie
With a focus on urban sustainability and innovation, Natalie synthesizes data into products and experiences that spark joy.
Writers
Go to the profile of Ryan Gayman
gov tech + entrepreneurship
Ryan Gayman
Government Tech, Policy + Politics | Founder @ Recode America Govtech + Entrepreneurship Practice Leader @ KRNLS
Go to the profile of Olga Pogoda
principal & co-founder
Olga Pogoda
A believer in community-centric development, Olga leads research projects while studying ethical tech development. Olga serves as an EIR at Carnegie Mellon.
Go to the profile of Natalie
CONTENT STRATEGIST
Natalie
With a focus on urban sustainability and innovation, Natalie synthesizes data into products and experiences that spark joy.