William F. Austin

William F. Austin is an American entrepreneur who founded Wester Electric, which later became the hearing aid company, Starkey Hearing Technologies. He built the company into one of the world’s largest producers of hearing aids, known for innovation and quality. Austin’s work focuses on improving hearing access for people with hearing loss. He is also a philanthropist, donating to various causes, especially those related to hearing health and education. His leadership emphasizes technological advancement, social responsibility, and making hearing aids more affordable and effective for users worldwide.