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Joey Odom

Co-Founder at Aro

When Joey Odom missed his son’s first soccer goal because he was looking at his phone, he had a realization: his phone was getting in the way of his best intentions as a Dad and husband. Since then, he has been on a journey to change his relationship with his phone so that he can change his most important relationships in life. He and friend, fellow Dad, and co-founder, Heath Wilson (co-founder of eVestment, a NASDAQ company), started Aro to help create a new generation of intentional families. Since launching in October 2022, Aro has been adopted by thousands of families across the country, helping parents model healthy habits for their kids, be more present with their families, and set their kids up for success with technology.

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BOOK NOW FOR your podcast

Joey Odom

Co-Founder at Aro

When Joey Odom missed his son’s first soccer goal because he was looking at his phone, he had a realization: his phone was getting in the way of his best intentions as a Dad and husband. Since then, he has been on a journey to change his relationship with his phone so that he can change his most important relationships in life. He and friend, fellow Dad, and co-founder, Heath Wilson (co-founder of eVestment, a NASDAQ company), started Aro to help create a new generation of intentional families. Since launching in October 2022, Aro has been adopted by thousands of families across the country, helping parents model healthy habits for their kids, be more present with their families, and set their kids up for success with technology.

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As seen on

Timeline

Oct 2013

Joey Odom misses his son’s first soccer goal because he was looking at his phone

Oct 2013

Feb 2019

After a 45 day retirement, Heath Wilson texts Joey Odom with a “big idea” to help their families & other families with phones

Feb 2019

Jun 2019

Initial testing begins for Aro, using a shoebox to hold phones

Jun 2019

Oct 2022

Aro launches to the market

Oct 2022

Sep 2023

 Aro selected into the Praxis Business Accelerator fellows program

Sep 2023

Dec 2023

Aro members eclipse 1 million hours of “Aro Time” (time spent apart from phones)

Dec 2023

Jan 2024

Aro concludes angel fundraising rounds (notable investors include Ryan Tedder from OneRepublic & Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson & ex-NFL husband Andrew East)

Jan 2024

Ask me

How does our relationship with phones impact our relationships with others?
Why did you start a technology company to solve a technology problem?
Is our phone attachment a habit or an addiction?
What are the best ways to introduce phones to your kids?
How can parents model healthy phone habits?
How can parents be more present with their families?
What are healthy phone practices I can use in my home?

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