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Eargo: Making Hearing Solutions Truly Discreet andAffordable

Business Fortune

Hearing loss strikes millions all over the globe, yet almost all of such individuals are still scared of using hearing aids due to their visible and often stigmatized turn in the verbiage. Eargo – the silent champion of hearing technology – has broken such traditional lines and brought innovative invisible hearing aid tech that allows people to hear without changing their look or lifestyle.

The Invisible Hearing Revolution

More than 63 million Americans have debilitating hearing loss that keeps them from living normal lives without help. Everyone knows that hearing aids are very good but no one buys them because they are too bulky or conspicuous. This is where Eargo steps in with its Invisible in the Canal (IIC) hearing aids, which are tiny enough to be placed in the ear canal so deep that they are almost invisible.

The design in this work enables users to enjoy better sound without having to worry about what the device looks like. The perfectly good drivers in Eargo’s innovative models fuse advanced sound engineering technology with visual appeal, allowing users to feel comfortable and composed in galleries, cocktail lounges, or board rooms.                    

Hearing Solutions That are Economical and Accessible

It’s important for Eargo that the hearing aids they offer are effective and accessible. Eargo's products have historically been traditionally expensive, but they’ve been half the price of many competitors, allowing patients with mild to moderate hearing loss to see quality options without breaking the bank. Eargo also meets consumers' needs and expectations of this generation by offering online purchase and telephone, text, email, and video chat consultations with trained hearing professionals. With this consumer centric approach, customers can search for ideal hearing aids without any barriers and make the hearing aids more convenient.

Convenience Meets Comfort

Eargo’s invisible hearing aids are all about convenience and comfort coupled with aesthetics. The rechargeable batteries mean they don’t need replacing as often, and their compact size in the ear ensures a snug fit for all day continuous use. Custom fit design allows users to hear the clear sound regardless of the restaurant or business meeting, etc, hence a great comfort in noisy environment. Eargo’s team of hearing professionals performs scheduled support to minimize reliability and daily interaction. Through this design, users can easily and confidently listen in different environments.

Lifetime Aiding By Personalized Consultation

Eargo is special because of its lifelong support services. Customers have the ears of a team of hearing professionals right from when they get their devices. Whether an initial set up, calibration of settings, or questions — Eargo is always on hand to reinforce the use of the devices and the user experience at every stage of the program, basing it on a personal setting.

Redefining the Hearing Journey

Eargo is creating a whole new paradigm in the offering of hearing instruments that will change hearing care as we know it. These new innovative ideas highlight hidden, good, affordable, comfortable, along with customer service and walk to having customers empower themselves to an even greater extent on the hearing health side of their lives without sacrificing much for the lifestyle or self-image they have come to enjoy.

As millions continue to suffer the problem of hearing loss, Eargo is one of the advocates in this new movement making hearing care available, easy, and person-centered. Their commitment to innovation is changing not only the way people hear in the world but also our perceptions about hearing loss and the technologies created for it.

About the Leader

Bill Brownie, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Operating Officer of Eargo, has served as our Chief Operating Officer since April 2019. Bill also previously served as our Chief Customer Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Eargo. Prior to Eargo, Bill was Managing Director at Sonova e-Hearing Care a group company of Sonova AG. Prior to that, he served as Chief Financial Officer and then President and Chief Executive Officer of HearingPlanet Inc., which was purchased by Sonova AG. He received a B.S. in business administration from San Diego State University-California State University.

“Our devices not only deliver exceptional sound quality but seamlessly integrate into your lifestyle, offering a transformative solution for everyday activities.”


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