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Henry LakeHow can you protect your hearing in loud environments?Henry talks with Starkey Hearing President and CEO Brandon Sawalich about the best way to protect your hearing in loud environments, their partnership with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the misperception of hearing loss and hearing aids, and more.2025-04-0511 min
Henry LakeCollege sports needs rules, and Brandon SawalichHenry talks with Starkey Hearing President and CEO Brandon Sawalich about the best way to protect your hearing in loud environments, their partnership with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the misperception of hearing loss and hearing aids, and more.2025-04-0538 min
Fuel Your Drive by Josh YorkHow to Scale a Global Business with Strong Leadership | Brandon SawalichIn this episode of Fuel Your Drive, I sit down with Brandon Sawalich, President and CEO of Starkey, to talk about leadership, business growth, and the power of building strong relationships. We dive into the keys to scaling a global company, the importance of hiring for attitude over skill, and why customer service is still king in today’s business world. Brandon shares his incredible journey from a summer job to leading a company with over 5,000 employees worldwide. If you’re looking for real-world strategies on leadership, resilience, and success, this is a must-listen. Like, subscribe, and share to fuel...2025-03-1727 min
The Casey Adams ShowBrandon Sawalich - CEO of Starkey on The Future of Hearing Tech & AI InnovationToday on The Casey Adams Show, I sit down with Brandon Sawalich, President and CEO of Starkey, the #1 hearing aid company in the U.S. With over 5,000 employees across 29 countries, Starkey is leading the way in hearing innovation by integrating AI, sensors, and health and wellness technology into their products, transforming hearing aids into high-tech health devices.
Brandon has spent 30 years in the hearing industry, working across multiple areas of the company before becoming CEO in 2020. His forward-thinking leadership and commitment to continuous innovation have helped Starkey maintain its reputation for groundbreaking products and expand its market...2025-01-2956 min
The Human Upgrade with Dave AspreyHow to Gain SUPERHUMAN Hearing (With Very Little Effort!) Brandon SawalichYour hearing isn’t just about sound—it’s the key to sharper focus, deeper connections, and increased awareness. In this episode, Dave explores the cutting-edge world of hearing technology with Brandon Sawalich, CEO of Starkey, and reveals how you can gain superhuman hearing with almost no effort.“Listening” to this episode is going to be one of the best things for your hearing. But why? Because your hearing isn’t just about detecting sounds—it’s about transforming the way you experience the world. Imagine real-time translation in 75 languages, tuning out noise pollution, and amplifying what truly matters—al...2024-12-3146 min
Hearing Matters PodcastRedefining Hearing Aids feat. Brandon SawalichSend us a textBrandon Sawalich, President and CEO of Starkey, joins us to share his incredible journey both on the professional front and in his personal life. The conversation brings to light the pride he feels for his son William's progress in the NASCAR Xfinity Series—a journey fueled by discipline and dedication. Brandon also opens up about the profound impact of Starkey's founder, Bill Austin, whose mentorship continues to guide him in leading the company while preserving Bill's remarkable legacy.Moving beyond personal stories, we explore Starkey's transformation into a forward-thinking tech company. Br...2024-10-3025 min
Starkey Sound BitesRacecar Driver, William Sawalich, Talks Racing and Hearing ProtectionAs up-and-coming NASCAR driver William Sawalich prepares for his first Xfinity race, he sits down with Dave and his dad, Brandon, to talk about his racing career and why he’s passionate about hearing protection, especially at his young age. It’s a loud sport, and as we observe Protect Your Hearing Month this October, we hope this episode offers motivation to make hearing protection a priority.
To learn more about Starkey’s industry-leading hearing protection product, SoundGear, visit SoundGear.com.
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2024-10-2418 min
This Week in Hearing226 - Brandon Sawalich Reflects on 30 Years at Starkey and the Future of Hearing CareHost Bob Traynor sits down with Brandon Sawalich, President and CEO of Starkey, as he celebrates his 30th anniversary in the hearing industry. Brandon reflects on his journey from working summer jobs at Starkey to ultimately leading the company.
He shares how hands-on experiences with hearing aids shaped his perspective, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, leadership, and curiosity. Brandon considers his greatest accomplishment to be the team he has built at Starkey and highlights his vision for the future of hearing care, focusing on AI and technological advancements to enhance both hearing and overall quality of life.
Under Brandon's...2024-08-0731 minStarkey Sound Bites30 Questions with Brandon Sawalich: Celebrating 30 Years in the Hearing IndustryIn this special episode, we're celebrating a big milestone. Starkey President and CEO Brandon Sawalich is marking 30 years in the hearing industry this month. To commemorate the anniversary, Dave asked Brandon 30 questions—one for each year he's dedicated to this field. Brandon shares insights from his experience across various roles within Starkey, all of which have given him a comprehensive understanding of the industry.
They also chat about some groundbreaking Starkey moments. Under Brandon’s leadership, Starkey pioneered the incorporation of integrated sensors and was the first to utilize artificial intelligence and health and wellness technology in hear...2024-06-2041 minStarkey Sound Bites2024 and Beyond: The Future of Hearing CareIn this episode of Starkey SoundBites, host Dave Fabry interviews Brandon Sawalich, the president and CEO of Starkey, about the future of the hearing industry. Sawalich reflects on the advancements in technology in 2023 and discusses the importance of patient-driven care in 2024. He emphasizes the role of hearing professionals in providing personalized service and highlights the need for continued investment in oneself and the adoption of new products and technologies. Sawalich also addresses the impact of over-the-counter hearing aids and the future of private practice. He concludes by discussing the potential of Bluetooth low energy audio and the My Starkey...2023-12-1940 minHearing Matters PodcastChange is Inevitable. Growth is Optional. Feat. Dr. Dave Fabry and Brandon Sawalich | StarkeySend us a textHappy Better Hearing and Speech Month! To celebrate better hearing month, we wanted to share Starkey Sound Bites latest podcast episode. Our team has listened to this episode a few times now, and we really appreciate the message. In this episode, Starkey President and CEO, Brandon Sawalich, and Dr. Dave Fabry highlight growing opportunities for hearing healthcare professionals to help more people than ever before. This May, which is the first Better Hearing and Speech Month since the FDA created a new category for OTC hearing aids, Sawalich reflects o...2023-05-1734 minStarkey Sound BitesGrowing Opportunities for Hearing Healthcare ProfessionalsStarkey President and CEO Brandon Sawalich stopped by the podcast this month to highlight growing opportunities for hearing healthcare professionals to help more people than ever before. This May, which is the first Better Hearing and Speech Month since the FDA created a new category for OTC hearing aids, Sawalich reflects on how hearing healthcare professionals can take advantage of OTC as a steppingstone towards greater awareness about hearing health. He and Dave also chat about Starkey’s latest hearing technology, Genesis AI, and how it stands up to the competition.
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2023-05-1130 minStarkey Sound BitesStarkey’s CTO Achin Bhowmik Dives into the High-Tech Details Behind Genesis AIStarkey’s Genesis AI is our greatest engineering achievement to date. The journey to reach the recent launch of Genesis AI began in 2017, when Achin Bhowmik, Ph.D., stepped into the role of Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Engineering at Starkey. The former Intel Corporation executive and Starkey President and CEO Brandon Sawalich kept the project under wraps for five years. In this episode of Starkey Sound Bites, Dr. Bhowmik shares the backstory with podcast host and Chief Innovation Officer Dave Fabry. He also dives into the high-tech details of what separates Genesis AI hearing aids fr...2023-03-1633 minStarkey Sound BitesLet’s Talk OTCIn this special episode of Starkey Sound Bites, Brandon Sawalich, Starkey President and CEO, joins Dave to give his reaction to the FDA’s long-awaited over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid regulation, and explain why the hearing care professional will always be integral to better hearing.
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2022-09-0715 minHearing Matters PodcastFrom Private Practice to the World's Largest Privately Held Hearing Aid Manufacturer - The Journey UnfoldsSend us a textBefore You Listen to This EpisodeHello there! I'm Blaise Delfino, host of the Hearing Matters Podcast! I want to thank you for donating your time and listening to this episode. If you've listened to previous episodes, you will notice this one is a little different. You see, there's been a lot of changes in my life that I wanted to share with our listeners and my patients at Audiology Services. Before sharing new journey, I wanted to bring you back to where it all started. I a...2022-08-1621 min