The story
Founded by William F. Austin in 1967.1
Private company
Starkey Hearing Technologies
Logo: https://www.starkey.com/, Non-free logo, via Wikipedia3
American company
Starkey is an American privately owned company based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota that makes hearing aids, and is one of the largest hearing aid manufacturers in the world. As of November 2024, Starkey reported that it employed over 5,000 people across 29 facilities and operated in more than 100 markets worldwide, and is the only American-owned global hearing aid manufacturer.2 It was founded by William F. Austin.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1967Founded1
- HeadquartersEden Prairie1
- Websitewww.starkey.com
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Starkey is an American privately owned company based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota that makes hearing aids, and is one of the largest hearing aid manufacturers in the world. As of November 2024, Starkey reported that it employed over 5,000 people across 29 facilities and operated in more than 100 markets worldwide, and is the only American-owned global hearing aid manufacturer.2
Leadership
Who has led Starkey Hearing Technologies, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderWilliam F. Austin1
Products and brands
- hearing aid
Listed on Wikidata.1
Timeline
- 1967Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitestarkeyhearingtechnologies.com1
- Websitewww.starkey.com1
- WikipediaStarkey Hearing Technologies
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ20709906
Sources
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