EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey announced that it has been named a 2026 Inc. Power Partner, marking the second consecutive year the hearing aid manufacturer has received the recognition.
The annual designation recognizes business-to-business (B2B) organizations for their customer relationships, service, and ability to support the success of their business clients.
According to Starkey, the recognition reflects its ongoing efforts to support hearing care professionals through hearing technology innovation, customer service, professional resources, and business development assistance.
Supporting Hearing Care Professionals
Starkey said its approach to customer success combines product development with resources intended to help hearing professionals strengthen patient relationships, differentiate their practices, and navigate changes in the hearing healthcare market.
The company highlighted its latest hearing aid technology, including Omega AI+, as an example of its continued investment in artificial intelligence and technologies designed to address real-world listening needs.
Starkey also emphasized the importance of providing hearing professionals with the expertise and support needed to incorporate new technologies into clinical practice.
“The future of hearing healthcare will be shaped by companies that look beyond the technology itself and understand what it takes to help hearing professionals succeed.”
— Brandon Sawalich, President and CEO of Starkey
Sawalich said the company’s responsibility extends beyond advancing hearing technology to providing customers with the resources and support needed to build successful practices and improve patient care.
“Our responsibility is to advance what’s possible in hearing while giving our customers the innovation, expertise and support they need to build stronger practices and change more lives,” Sawalich said. “This recognition reflects the trust our customers place in us and reinforces our commitment to being a partner in their success.”
Continued Investment in Technology and Customer Support
Starkey said it continues to invest in research and development, AI-powered hearing technology, and professional support programs as hearing care practices respond to evolving patient expectations and changes in the healthcare landscape.
The company described its strategy as combining technology innovation with professional expertise and customer support to help hearing care providers meet patients’ changing needs.
The 2026 Inc. Power Partner recognition marks Starkey’s second consecutive appearance on the list and reflects the company’s stated focus on building long-term relationships with hearing healthcare professionals.
About Starkey
Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey is an American-owned hearing aid manufacturer founded by Bill Austin in 1967. Led by President and CEO Brandon Sawalich, the company employs more than 5,000 people across 29 facilities and serves customers in more than 100 markets worldwide. For more information, visit www.starkey.com.
Source: Starkey
