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Eden Prairie, Minnesota (October 21, 2025) – Starkey has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious Next Big Things in Tech list, which honors innovations that are reshaping industries and moving technology forward in ways that have a meaningful impact. This recognition highlights Starkey’s leadership in transforming hearing aids into intelligent health devices that enhance communication, safety, and overall well-being.

The Next Big Things in Tech list celebrates companies of all sizes that demonstrate both bold vision and the agility to deliver real-world breakthroughs. Starkey stood out among enterprise-level honorees for its commitment to advancing hearing technology through revolutionary artificial intelligence, powerful connectivity, and integrated health monitoring features, all designed to help people hear better, live healthier, and stay more independent.

“Starkey believes that innovation isn’t just about creating smarter hearing aids, it’s about reimagining what hearing technology can do for people’s lives,” said Brandon Sawalich, President and CEO of Starkey. “This recognition from Fast Company underscores Starkey’s commitment to setting the pace for what’s next in hearing technology, bringing powerful, intelligent innovation to millions around the world.”

Starkey continues to lead the industry with hearing technology that goes far beyond sound amplification. The company’s latest innovations leverage AI and deep neural network processing to deliver exceptional sound quality and clarity in any environment, while seamlessly connecting to global platforms like Apple, Google, Intel, and Amazon. Starkey devices also integrate features such as fall detection, activity tracking, and balance assessment, empowering wearers and their loved ones with greater confidence and peace of mind.

By bridging hearing health and overall wellness, Starkey is defining a new category of connected health technology that supports communication, safety, and quality of life for millions of people worldwide.

For more information about, visit www.starkey.com.

About Starkey
Starkey is a privately held, global hearing technology company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Founded by Bill Austin in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development, and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems. Led today by President and CEO Brandon Sawalich, Starkey is the only American-owned provider of hearing technologies. The company has more than 5,000 employees, operates 29 facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide. Learn more at starkey.com.