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Joey Odom
Co-Founder at Aro
- Tech
- Entrepreneur
- Podcast Host
- 📍Knoxville, TN
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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LET'S TALK ABOUT
- The effect of phones on kids’ mental health
- The effect of phones on relationships
- Practical ways for families to address technology
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Joey is a natural storyteller known for his ability to inspire and foster deep connections with others. He has been a guest on top family podcasts, such as Couple Things with Shawn Johnson & Andrew East, Raising Boys and Girls with Sissy Goff & David Thomas, and 1000 Hours Outside with Ginny Yurich, talking about the hopeful opportunity parents, kids, and families have with technology. Joey also hosts The Aro Podcast, which is a weekly conversation with family intentionality experts. Joey and his wife of nearly 20 years, Cristin, live in Knoxville, TN with their son, Harrison (15) and Gianna (13).
BOOK NOW FOR your podcast
Joey Odom
Co-Founder at Aro
- 📍Knoxville, TN
- Tech
- Entrepreneur
- Podcast Host
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.
read more
LET'S TALK ABOUT
- The effect of phones on kids’ mental health
- The effect of phones on relationships
- Practical ways for families to address technology
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Joey is a natural storyteller known for his ability to inspire and foster deep connections with others. He has been a guest on top family podcasts, such as Couple Things with Shawn Johnson & Andrew East, Raising Boys and Girls with Sissy Goff & David Thomas, and 1000 Hours Outside with Ginny Yurich, talking about the hopeful opportunity parents, kids, and families have with technology. Joey also hosts The Aro Podcast, which is a weekly conversation with family intentionality experts. Joey and his wife of nearly 20 years, Cristin, live in Knoxville, TN with their son, Harrison (15) and Gianna (13).
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Timeline
Oct 2013
Joey Odom misses his son’s first soccer goal because he was looking at his phone
Feb 2019
After a 45 day retirement, Heath Wilson texts Joey Odom with a “big idea” to help their families & other families with phones
Jun 2019
Initial testing begins for Aro, using a shoebox to hold phones
Oct 2022
Aro launches to the market
Sep 2023
Aro selected into the Praxis Business Accelerator fellows program
Dec 2023
Aro members eclipse 1 million hours of “Aro Time” (time spent apart from phones)
Jan 2024
Aro concludes angel fundraising rounds (notable investors include Ryan Tedder from OneRepublic & Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson & ex-NFL husband Andrew East)
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? |