Aaron Karo

Aaron Karo was born on June 18, 1979, and began his career while studying for his Bachelor of Science in Economics at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. In September 1997, as a freshman, he started an email column titled “Ruminations on College Life.” This humorous column quickly gained traction through word-of-mouth and forwarding, leading to a substantial subscriber base. After graduating magna cum laude in May 2001, Karo transitioned from a brief stint at Morgan Stanley to pursue his creative endeavors. His early success with “Ruminations” laid the groundwork for his extensive career in entertainment, allowing him to publish books based on his column and develop a presence in stand-up comedy.

Karo made his stand-up comedy debut in July 2002 at Stand-Up New York. The popularity of his “Ruminations” column led to publishing deals with Simon & Schuster, releasing “Ruminations on College Life” in August 2002 and “Ruminations on Twentysomething Life” in May 2005. In 2005, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue television writing, developing projects for major networks and studios including Comedy Central, TBS, CBS, 20th Century Fox, Sony, Warner Brothers, MTV, and The CW. His stand-up career continued to flourish with the release of his debut album, “Just Go Talk to Her,” in 2008 through Comedy Central Records, followed by his own one-hour Comedy Central special, “Aaron Karo: The Rest Is History,” in 2010. He further expanded his literary work with the critically acclaimed young adult novel “Lexapros and Cons” in 2012 and co-authored “The Hidden Power of F*cking Up,” which became a #1 New York Times bestseller in 2019.

Throughout his career, Karo has continuously diversified his creative output. He has released four stand-up albums and headlined renowned venues such as the Nokia Theatre, Gramercy Theatre, Wilbur Theatre, and House of Blues. In 2022, he launched the podcast “Man of the Year” with co-host Matt Ritter, dedicated to addressing the “loneliness epidemic” among men. This podcast has garnered significant attention, including a feature on The Today Show. His work in screenwriting includes projects like “Germany” (an animated series for Comedy Central), “Living the Dream” (a series for Comedy Central), “Strange Times” (a series for TBS), and the upcoming sitcom “Blanks” for CBS. In 2024, his script about the creation of “Tickle Me Elmo” was prominently featured on The Black List, recognizing it as one of the best unproduced screenplays.