# Russell York

> Russell York is the founder and CEO of Cosmo Technologies, the family technology company behind JrTrack children’s smartwatches. Raised in San Diego and educated at Patrick Henry College, he worked in civilian defense intelligence and cybersecurity communications before starting Cosmo in 2020. His work centers on giving children a way to communicate with family while preserving independence and time outdoors.

- **Role:** Founder & CEO at Cosmo Technologies
- **Organizations:** Cosmo Technologies, Front Lines Media
- **Education:** BA, Political Science and Government, Patrick Henry College
- **Known for:** Completed a 3,200-plus-mile cross-country charity bicycle journey in 2011., Founded and leads Cosmo Technologies, maker of JrTrack children’s smartwatches., Cosmo ranked No. 453 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 and No. 807 in 2026.

## Career timeline

- **2011** — As a Patrick Henry College student, cycled more than 3,200 miles from Washington, D.C., to San Diego in 40 days to raise funds and awareness for Young Life’s work with Ukrainian orphans.
- **Before 2020** — Worked as a civilian on the commanding general’s advisor team in Kabul, Afghanistan, then in cybersecurity communications. Wellfound lists a media strategist role at Front Lines Media.
- **2020** — Founded Cosmo with Michelle Ross; the business began at his kitchen table.
- **2021** — Cosmo announced pre-seed funding and plans for JrTrack 2.
- **2025** — Discussed childhood independence and the JrTrack 5 on The My Outdoorsy Mom Podcast; Cosmo appeared at No. 453 on the Inc. 5000.
- **2026** — Cosmo announced its Maple integration, School-Fi, and JrTrack Pro; Inc. lists the company at No. 807.

## Achievements

- Completed a 3,200-plus-mile cross-country charity bicycle journey in 2011.
- Founded and leads Cosmo Technologies, maker of JrTrack children’s smartwatches.
- Cosmo ranked No. 453 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 and No. 807 in 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — On October 7, Cosmo announced JrTrack Pro and opened presales, with a stated $179.99 MSRP and planned holiday-season arrival.
- **2026-07** — Cosmo introduced School-Fi on July 27, describing automatic school location recognition and device routines.
- **2026-07** — Appeared in a Techish conversation with Jennifer Jolly about the step before a child’s first smartphone.
- **2026-03** — Joined The Public Service Project to discuss family technology and corporate responsibility.
- **2026-02** — Cosmo and Maple announced a smartwatch integration for family schedules, tasks, and to-dos.

## Links

- Website: https://cosmotogether.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-y-aaaa2213/

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