Podcasts about Starkey

The Cleveland Browns are hiring former Ravens OC Todd Monken as their head coach. Jim Schwartz is still under contract as the Browns defensive coordinator and the Browns want him to stay. Steelers fans chime in on Mike McCarthy. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show for Starkey's Card of the Week.

Ranking who walked into the best situation between Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher, Mike Tomlin, and Mike McCarthy. We give it a 40% chance Konnor Griffin is on the Opening Day roster. We think it's better than 75% Evgeni Malkin is back next year.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Brian Batko wanted the Steelers to wait to talk to Chris Shula and Nate Scheelhaase. He thinks McCarthy will talk a lot about Pittsburgh and mention Will Howard and Mike Tomlin. Ranking who walked into the best situation between Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher, Mike Tomlin, and Mike McCarthy. We give it around a 40% chance Konnor Griffin is on the Opening Day roster.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: No one thought the Seahawks and Patriots would be in the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl does have two defensive coaches, but two very good to great OCs. The press conference is going to be a lot about McCarthy being from Pittsburgh and the idea that Will Howard could be the guy. If McCarthy gives Howard a chance to be the starter, Starkey thinks he will win over Steelers fans.

The press conference is most likely going to be a lot about McCarthy being from Pittsburgh and the idea that Will Howard could be the guy. If McCarthy gives Howard a chance to be the starter, Starkey thinks he will win over Steelers fans. The Steelers even KNOW how much dislike and how much anger is around hiring Mike McCarthy.

How concerned are you that the Penguins are going to miss the playoffs and miss out on a high draft pick? Joe wants people to enjoy the Penguins' success. This Pens team has guts. Has Josh Allen become this generation's John Elway? Will the Pirates make another move for a bat? They need a third baseman. Is Indiana the greatest team of all time?

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: How concerned are you that the Penguins are going to miss the playoffs and miss out on a high draft pick? Joe wants people to enjoy the Penguins' success. Has Josh Allen become this generation's John Elway? Will the Pirates make another move for a bat? They need a third baseman. Is Indiana the greatest team of all time?

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Tom Pelissero said that McCarthy is a "strong candidate" for the Steelers job. Omar Khan and Mike McCarthy worked together with the Saints. The Steelers haven't been in legit contention for nearly a decade. Joe fires back at someone in the YouTube chat that thinks we've been talking about Tomlin "rage bait" and has transitioned to Art Rooney "rage bait."

Joe fires back at someone in the YouTube chat that thinks we've been talking about Tomlin "rage bait" and has transitioned to Art Rooney "rage bait." In reality, there are many examples why it was time to move on.

Sean McDermott is out in Buffalo. Bob is frustrated by discrepancies in pass interference and a catch. Starkey calls in and is distraught about the Bills loss and the confusing calls. Joe doesn't think McDermott should have been fired. Would Tomlin go to Buffalo? Will McDermott become highly sought after now? 16 of the last 25 Super Bowls have been won by "retread" coaches. Why didn't the Steelers interview Kevin Stefanski? Were the Steelers "in contention" this season? Joe says no. Sinking to the bottom paid off for the Pats and Bears. Jim tells a story about being fired. A caller brings up Will Howard, wondering if he can be a fit for the next regime. CJ Stroud was bad yesterday and probably should've been replaced. Is Howard that much different than Mendoza? The catch rule has been confusing for a long time now.

Sean McDermott is out in Buffalo. Bob is frustrated by discrepancies in pass interference and a catch. Starkey calls in and is distraught about the Bills loss and the confusing calls. Joe doesn't think McDermott should have been fired. Would Tomlin go to Buffalo? Will McDermott become highly sought after now? 16 of the last 25 Super Bowls have been won by "retread" coaches. Why didn't the Steelers interview Kevin Stefanski? Were the Steelers "in contention" this season? Joe says no. Sinking to the bottom paid off for the Pats and Bears. Jim tells a story about being fired. A caller brings up Will Howard, wondering if he can be a fit for the next regime. CJ Stroud was bad yesterday and probably should've been replaced. Is Howard that much different than Mendoza? The catch rule has been confusing for a long time now. A caller wants Shula, Sheelhaase, and Raheem Morris all together on the Steelers staff. How important is getting an offensive-minded coach? Are QBs coming out of college more NFL ready now? Do the Steelers need to beef up the DL before anything else? Indiana is a big favorite tonight. The pressure is on to finish the job. Mendoza has delivered time and time again. Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers is ridiculous but expected. Suarez is still a guy the Pirates should sign. A caller wants Shula as the leading candidate. The NFL playoff games were great this weekend. Multiple callers want Will Howard as the next starting QB. Could Sean McVay retire if the Rams win the SB? Pens talk - they are so bad in the shootout but way ahead of the expectations still. A call about Indiana/Miami. Some names for potential Steelers OC. Bob is still trying to figure out what a catch is. Would John Harbaugh and Kevin Stefanski have wanted to be the Bills coach if they hadn't already committed? There's so much inconsistency in NFL officiating? Revisiting the Pens woes in OT and the shootout? Should the Steelers pick up the 5th year option on Broderick Jones. Is gambling creating doubt about the NFL legitimacy? Our picks for the CFB Championship.

Sean McDermott is out in Buffalo. Bob is frustrated by discrepancies in pass interference and a catch. Starkey calls in and is distraught about the Bills loss and the confusing calls. Joe doesn't think McDermott should have been fired. Would Tomlin go to Buffalo? Will McDermott become highly sought after now? 16 of the last 25 Super Bowls have been won by "retread" coaches. Why didn't the Steelers interview Kevin Stefanski? Were the Steelers "in contention" this season? Joe says no. Sinking to the bottom paid off for the Pats and Bears. Jim tells a story about being fired.

Tyler Kennedy shares his favorite Penguins-Flyers memories. Bob is intrigued by goalie fights. TK thought when Max Talbot went to Philadelphia that he was for sure going to fight him. TK remembers all the signs that Flyers fans made to taunt Sidney Crosby. Joe Starkey arrives after going to get a drug test, but never got his drug test.

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Tyler Kennedy: The Penguins need young players to step up and be the difference in one-goal games. Rick Tocchet comes back to Pittsburgh as the Flyers head coach. Tyler Kennedy shares his favorite Penguins-Flyers memories. Joe had to get a drug test before he could start his new job at the Trib. Joe never even got the test!

The Steelers need to dictate the pace. Would you receive or defer the football if you win the coin toss? Starkey would be surprised if this is not a close competitive game in the 4th quarter. DeMeco Ryans said it's time for the Texans to prove people wrong and win in a playoff cold weather road game this week.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Paul in Washington thinks we are taking the Texans lightly. Derrick Stingley Jr. is an elite corner and will likely be matched up against DK Metcalf. The Steelers need to dictate the pace. DeMeco Ryans said it's time for the Texans to prove people wrong and win in a playoff cold weather road game this week.

The biggest thing that happened in Pittsburgh sports in the year 2025 according to Mr. Starkey, was the loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the 2025 playoffs. He called it the low point of the Tomlin era until the game against the Browns this past Sunday. The Penguins needed a change and Mike Sullivan was fired. The Pirates moved on from Derek Shelton and brought in Don Kelly. Where has the change been for the Steelers as they have been at the head of average for over a decade?

Hour 1: Joe Starkey returns to afternoons to fill in for the guys today! Joe reacts to the Lions fan's press conference today addressing the DK Metcalf situation. Dom thinks that Joe has become a fraud. And can you drive golf carts on the road?

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Sarah and Kelli interview with Shawn Ireland - a Columbus radio icon! Topics include: her radio days, Good Day Columbus, what she's up to now, Kelli working as the producer on Shawn and Starkey in the Morning, staying the night in the haunted Buxton Inn, Housewives, Below Deck Med, what Malia is up to now, smoking on Below Deck, Shawn's pitch for geriatric yacht crew, the future of the franchise, a body in a cooler in Alum Creek, what's wrong with Tamra, Vicki coming back, Andy Cohen's empire, the prospect of interviewing Max, older folks with no filter and The Traitors. You're listening to Shawn Ireland on Above Deck! Follow us on Instagram: @abovedeckpod   Get in touch: abovedeckpod@gmail.com  Get ya some Above Deck merch: https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/above-deck  Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and tell a friend! Resources: www.instagram.com/shawnireland/ https://theshawnirelandagency.com/ This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mario Lemieux was in the building as the Penguins played the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. Will Mario be a part of the next ownership group? Starkey's Mailbag. Who would be your Steelers defensive MVP? Do you trust that Joey Porter Jr. will continue to get better?

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Mario Lemieux was in the building as the Penguins played the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. Will Mario be a part of the next ownership group? Starkey's Mailbag. Who would be your Steelers defensive MVP? The Limitless Express. Philip Rivers is second in Comeback Player of the Year odds.

Nick Kostos jumps on to talk about Steelers/Dolphins, the curious Bills/Pats line, Nick makes a bet backing Green Bay, Joe takes Denver. and some memorabilia is at stake.

Nick Kostos jumps on to talk about Steelers/Dolphins, the curious Bills/Pats line, Nick makes a bet backing Green Bay, Joe takes Denver. and some memorabilia is at stake. The General jumps on. The Quiz Show comes down to the wire.

What is a catch? How long does a player need to control the football? Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show. A rare DK Metcalf card is Starkey's Card of the Week!

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Big Ben is calling for the Steelers to move on from Mike Tomlin. Ben Roethlisberger said Tomlin should be the coach at Penn State! Bruce Ariens thinks Pittsburgh needs a major change, and changing coordinators will do nothing. The Steelers cut Darius Slay and added wide receiver Adam Thielen off of waivers. The General has a Paul Skenes Card as Starkey's Card of the Week.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Mike Tomlin's press conference before the 6-6 Steelers play at Ravens. Brian thinks we got humble and down to earth Mike Tomlin at the presser. Joe thinks he was giving boring answers. Tomlin tried to create parallels to the reporters and their jobs.

Brian thinks we got humble and down to earth Mike Tomlin at the presser. Joe thinks he was giving boring answers. Tomlin tried to create parallels to the reporters and their jobs. Brian thinks it was trying to relate and connect. Joe is mesmerized by AI and doesn't understand what it is.

Hour 4: How can the Steelers beat the Bills on Sunday? Jeff Hathhorn joins to provide an update on Aaron Rodgers and Steelers injuries. And the guys give their Thanksgiving and college football predictions, but an angry Joe Starkey interrupts.

Nick Kostas joins to discuss his bets with Starkey, previewing the Thanksgiving games. Joe isn't believing in the Bears. Joe and Nick disagree about Steelers/Bills, the Steelers outlook to win the division. an NBA question! 

Nick Kostas joins to discuss his bets with Starkey, previewing the Thanksgiving games. Joe isn't believing in the Bears. Joe and Nick disagree about Steelers/Bills, the Steelers outlook to win the division. an NBA question! Mark Kaboly is in the house, and Joe recounts his favorite Steelers/Bills matchups, including when Stevie Johnson blamed God. Rapid fire with Kaboly. 

Bob surprisingly arrives right at the start of the show. How do the Steelers keep getting torched defensively? It's starting to sound like there's issues inside the house. Reacting to comments by current and former Steelers, as well as the national media, all of which are concerning to hear. What is the team's identity? They want to be a bully but have failed to do so. Why is Tomlin still in charge of the defense? Colin Cowherd put the non-losing streak in perspective. Is Art Rooney ok with this annually? Nick Wright thinks trading Tomlin should be on the table. Tomlin can still salvage things by winning in the playoffs this year. Callers chime in and aren't happy. The Steelers side with the coach over the GM. The General is giving away a Hines Ward jersey card. Will Ward get in the HOF? Will Aaron Rodgers reveal if he was medically cleared? We take more calls on Tomlin. Joe would not want to be a pilot. We're all afraid of heights. Bob was stuck in an elevator with his whole family. Sifting through Travis Williams' comments about the Pirates spending this offseason. There could be ulterior motives for their spending. Could a salary floor drive Nutting out of ownership? Nick Kostas joins to discuss his bets with Starkey, previewing the Thanksgiving games. Joe isn't believing in the Bears. Joe and Nick disagree about Steelers/Bills, the Steelers outlook to win the division. an NBA question! Mark Kaboly is in the house, and Joe recounts his favorite Steelers/Bills matchups, including when Stevie Johnson blamed God. Rapid fire with Kaboly. Sean Gentille joins to create a foursome. The guys give their Steelers Bills predictions, if Tomlin will be back, if Rodgers will play this week, It shifts into a darkness retreat and throwing axes. Which AFC team should we trust the most? How about the NFC? The segment goes off the rails. Bob hates pumpkin pie. Tristan Jarry gets the start tonight. They make their predictions for Pens and Steelers.

Send us a textWhat if your hearing tech could tell who you want to hear—even while you're walking—and lift their voice above the crowd? We dive into Starkey Omega AI's DNN 360, a new approach that blends deep neural network noise management, intelligent directionality, and spatial awareness to make conversations stand out without turning the world into a dull hush. It's built for real life, not lab silence, and it targets the moments that frustrate most: busy cafés, echoey lobbies, and outdoor chatter where voices blur together.We break down how the system personalizes noise reduction using a model trained on speech, environmental sounds, and complex scenes, then pairs it with directionality that aims at the talker without collapsing the space around you. That balance yields measurable results—up to a 13 dB improvement in signal-to-noise ratio in diffuse noise and a reported 28% boost in speech understanding—while keeping listening natural and comfortable. The twist is motion: by integrating inertial measurement units, the device recognizes when your conversational partner is off to the side and adjusts focus as you move, solving the everyday mismatch between where you look and who you're hearing.We also explore spatial fidelity—minimizing interaural phase delays so your brain gets a stable, believable soundstage—because clarity isn't just about suppression, it's about preserving cues that help you separate sources. Together, these elements create a more effortless listening experience that adapts to your preferences instead of forcing you to adapt to it. If you care about hearing better in noise, you'll come away with a clear picture of how AI, directionality, and motion sensing can work in concert to reduce effort and raise understanding.Enjoyed the conversation? Follow the show, share this episode with someone who battles noisy rooms, and leave a quick review to tell us where hearing tech should go next.Connect with the Hearing Matters Podcast TeamEmail: hearingmatterspodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @hearing_matters_podcast Facebook: Hearing Matters Podcast

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The General has a Paul Skenes card as Starkey's Card of the Week for winning the Cy Young. Mark thinks Pat Freiermuth is better than Jonnu Smith. Should the Steelers have kept George Pickens? Bob continues to say yes but Mark said it would have been bad with Pickens here. If Aaron Rodgers is able to go, he's going to go

Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show. The General has a Paul Skenes card as Starkey's Card of the Week for winning the Cy Young. Should the Steelers have kept George Pickens? Bob continues to say yes but Mark said it would have been bad with Pickens here.

Bob's twitter poll asked, if healthy, should Aaron Rodgers start over Mason Rudolph on Sunday is Chicago? Over 70% of votes are for Rodgers.

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Steelers beat the Bengals 34-12 on the back of two defensive touchdowns. Aaron Rodgers has a small fracture in his left wrist. Rodgers has told people close to him that he doesn't want to miss a game and is pushing to come back. Bob's twitter poll asked, if healthy, should Aaron Rodgers start over Mason Rudolph on Sunday in Chicago??

ReferencesGuerra, DJ. 2025. Unpublished LecturesBiochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects. 2014. Volume 1840, Issue 4, April : 1313-1330J Lipid Res. 2022 May 11;63(6):100224.Lennon/McCartney, Harrison and Starkey. 1969 Abbey Road https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lqcFZTOPHGwcnP0nYMzNuY0IES0fl7Fe4&si=Q8BB6X-fpXvaqnFM

Joe watched a Penguins classic game when Bob Prince was the rinkside reporter. Mario Lemieux has undoubtedly done more for the Pens than anyone in sports history. It's incredible what the Penguins have built from where they were before Mario came here. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show for Starkey's Card of the Week!

Poni took a shot at Joe for the prep and planning of Football Friday! Joe and Donny predict the game. Do they think the Steelers win??

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Donny Football: Joe thinks the Steelers have a chance to make some damage. The Steelers have the best point differential off turnovers this season. Poni took a shot at Joe for the prep and planning of Football Friday! Joe predicts the Chargers to win. Donny thinks the Steelers will win 29-24.

Brandon Sawalich is the President and CEO of Starkey, leading 6,000 employees across 29 countries in the hearing healthcare industry. In this episode, Brandon addresses how healthcare leaders balance innovation with human connection. He explains that hearing health requires both cutting-edge AI technology and personalized care from healthcare professionals. He shares leadership lessons from guiding Starkey's transformation into a global brand while preserving its family culture. Brandon discusses how to maintain core values while under pressure to prioritize patient outcomes over stock market demands. Listen to this episode to discover how Brandon leads with purpose in an industry that transforms lives, balances innovation with human connection, and maintains company culture during global growth. You can find episode 484 on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Watch this Episode on YouTube | Brandon Sawalich on Balancing Innovation with Human Connection https://bit.ly/TLP-484 Key Takeaways [05:01] When asked about balancing innovation with human elements in healthcare, Brandon explains hearing technology has evolved from analog whistling devices to AI-powered solutions, noting "We were the first to pioneer using AI back in 2000, starting in 2017 and we're in our eighth generation now." [07:01] Brandon outlines leadership challenges in managing multiple stakeholders, emphasizing "What's best for the patient is best for our customer is best for Starkey." [08:26] When asked about protecting culture while growing globally, Brandon explains his approach: "We hire for attitude and develop the talent because that attitude has to fit within the Starkey culture." [10:04] Brandon describes their training philosophy as "the Starkey way," emphasizing mentoring over traditional training programs and stating "I want one way" rather than multiple programs. [12:14] When asked about balancing kindness with results, Brandon explains his leadership approach: "I work for you. We all have to hold each other accountable." [14:21] Brandon defines being "the best" in their industry by focusing on sound quality and ease of use, explaining "to be the best is yes, you have to run an efficient company" and have "the best sounding sound quality hearing aid in the world." [15:41] Brandon reveals the hearing aid industry structure: "The hearing aid industry is made up of five companies in the world. Starkey is the only US owned and operated." [16:56] When asked what makes him the best leader, Brandon emphasizes accessibility and continuous learning, stating "I'm always available to the team if they need it" and "I'm always curious." [19:58] When asked about being overwhelmed, Brandon explains he's not overwhelmed because "I love this company. I've been here 31 years and I'm honored to have the job." [24:06] Brandon shares pivotal experiences that shaped his leadership, including leading industry advocacy in Washington D.C. from 2017 and navigating COVID-19 challenges. [30:53] When asked about daily improvement, Brandon identifies time management as key: "my time management and am I spending, you know, the time on, you know, 20% of the things that are going to make an 80% impact for the company." [33:05] Brandon concludes with parting counsel for leaders: "Don't be a blockbuster. Push yourself. You know, innovate or die" and emphasizes "complacency kills." [34:19] And remember…"I have learned silence from the talkative, toleration from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind, yet strange, I am ungrateful to those teachers" - Khalil Gibran. Quotable Quotes "It's not just about sound and amplifying sound. You have to personalize and customize something in a very personal business because you have to care and hearing healthcare professionals have to care about the patient in front of them and it's better hearing with a human touch." "You have to make your mistakes. You have to fail in order to improve yourself and move forward. You know, if you're going to fail fast." "If you got somebody that's not the right fit, you know, you have to be able to have the courage to hit that head on and make change." "It's not about coming up and say, well, you didn't produce this much. We need to sit down and talk. It's kind of sitting down and a little bit of a human approach. Common sense is, hey, tell me what's going on." "I'm not going to ask anybody to do anything that I wouldn't do myself. And I'll get a cup of coffee, I'll pick somebody up at the airport, whatever it takes. Because again, that's the team approach and very much lead from the front." "You got to be comfortable being uncomfortable." "Don't lose sleep over the competition, lose sleep over are we making progress or not? Are we getting better? Because complacency kills." "Don't be blockbuster. Push yourself. You know, innovate or die. And you've got to have the courage to change because change management. People's afraid of change." Resources Mentioned The Leadership Podcast | theleadershippodcast.com Sponsored by | www.darley.com Rafti Advisors. LLC | www.raftiadvisors.com Self-Reliant Leadership. LLC | selfreliantleadership.com Brandon Sawalich Website | www.starkey.com Brandon Sawalich X | @starkeyhearing Brandon Sawalich LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/brandonsawalich Brandon Sawalich Instagram | @brandonsawalich

The Penguins have placed Tristan Jarry on injured reserve and called up Sergei Murashov. This will be our first chance to see Murashov, the Penguins top goalie prospect. The Pirates placed Ji Hwan Bae and Liover Peguero on waivers. Big Ben thinks the Steelers need to throw the ball to DK Metcalf more. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show for Starkey's Card of the Week.

Sidney Crosby and Trevor Zegras weren't allowed to take part in the shootout after Sid came off the bench at the end of overtime and earned a misconduct. Joe wanted the NHL to allow Crosby to participate because it was "Frozen Frenzy" night. Tyler Kennedy understood the move with the rules and was unfortunately the proper decision.

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Tyler Kennedy doesn't even think there should be a discussion with Ben Kindel and he definitely should stay on the team. Trevor Zegras has brought fire back to the Flyers-Penguins rivalry. TK still doesn't fully believe in the goaltending. Sidney Crosby and Trevor Zegras weren't allowed to take part in the shootout after Sid came off the bench at the end of overtime and earned a misconduct.

Would an 18-game season be too much football? Bob thinks it's fine the way it is. Jeremy Fowler thinks the Steelers are going to trade for Jakobi Meyers. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show. A Shohei Ohtani batting card is Starkey's Card of the Week!

Earwax affects over 35 million Americans and is the leading cause of conductive hearing loss- yet the procedure to remove it hasn't changed in 200 years. Our next guest, Sahil Diwan, is revolutionizing ear care as CEO of SafKan Health and creator of OtoSet®- the world's first FDA-cleared automated ear cleaning device. What began as a college dorm room experiment to solve his brother's chronic earwax problem has evolved into a viral phenomenon with over 250 million social media views and a network of clinics nationwide. Driven by a vision to become the "front door to ear and hearing care," Sahil shares how SafKan is using consumer-style virality to drive clinical adoption and create unprecedented access to care. Join us to discover how this first-generation immigrant is bridging medtech innovation with patient demand. Let's go!Episode Highlights:From Dorm Room to FDA Clearance: Started with 3D-printed prototypes in a college dorm to solve his brother's chronic earwax problem.Viral Social Media Strategy: Generated over 1 billion views in 18 months, using consumer virality to drive patient demand for a medical device.Rapid Clinic Expansion: Opening a new location every 2-3 weeks, aiming for 50 clinics by end of next year.Front Door to Ear Care: Creating accessible ear cleaning plus hearing screenings to identify hearing loss years earlier than traditional methods.Power of Mentorship: Finding experienced mentors, especially for FDA processes, saved significant time, stress, and money.About our Guest: Sahil Diwan is the Co-Founder and CEO of SafKan Health, the company behind OtoSet® — the world's first automated ear-cleaning headphones that can clean earwax buildup in 30 seconds. FDA-cleared and used in clinics nationwide, OtoSet is transforming how earwax impaction — which affects 35M+ Americans and is a major cause of conductive hearing loss — is treated.A first-generation immigrant from India, Sahil's journey began with a deeply personal problem — his brother Aadil's lifelong struggle with earwax buildup. What started as a college dorm experiment with 3D-printed prototypes is making ear care more accessible today — an example of how automating a common procedure can make patient care more efficient. Today, SafKan is taking on two of the biggest challenges in medtech commercialization — ensuring that clinic adoption leads to consistent product use, and fundraising for novel medical devices. SafKan is driving adoption by building awareness and patient demand through social media, with videos of OtoSet racking up 250M+ views, further increasing clinic utilization and patient outcomes. With $13M in venture funding, partnerships with leaders like GN ReSound, Sonova, and Starkey, and OtoSet being named among the Best Health Designs of 2023 by Fast Company — Sahil is writing the future of ear care by bridging the gap between medtech and patient access. Links Supporting This Episode: Safkan Health Website: CLICK HERESahil Diwan LinkedIn page: CLICK HERESafkan Health LinkedIn: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HEREVisit our website: CLICK...

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Brandon Sawalich is the President and CEO of Starkey, the world's leading manufacturer of wearable hearing technology. Starting his career as an intern in 1994, Brandon rose through the ranks of Starkey, acquiring deep hands-on experience across every department. Under his leadership, the company has revolutionized the perception of hearing aids, transforming them into cutting-edge, AI-enhanced health tech devices. Known for his relentless drive to challenge the status quo and an unwavering commitment to caring leadership, Brandon has overseen Starkey's innovation in sound quality, health and wellness features, and seamless tech integration, all while nurturing a culture of empathy and personal connection. Takeaways: Challenging Stigma and Embracing Technology: Brandon Sawalich and Starkey are redefining hearing aids as advanced, wearable tech rather than outdated medical devices, incorporating features such as AI, language translation, and health monitoring to help people reconnect with life and stay healthy. Leadership Rooted in Caring: Brandon believes that true business success is rooted in genuine care for people—a philosophy cultivated from his early days at Starkey and reflected in the company's culture, where empathy and helping others are valued as highly as innovation. Hearing Health Is Brain Health: The importance of early hearing evaluation is underscored by Brandon, who explains that untreated hearing loss can lead to isolation, cognitive decline, and even early onset of conditions like dementia. Modern hearing technology does more than amplify sound—it helps keep the brain active, engaged, and healthy. Sound Bytes: “Today's hearing aids are mini-computers—powered by AI, tracking health metrics, even translating languages—not the bulky devices of the past.” “You can't always develop a caring attitude, but you can hire for it. Our culture starts with people who truly care.” “The ear is the new wrist—our devices do more than help you hear, they connect you, keep you safe, and give you a superhuman boost.” Connect & Discover Brandon: Website: https://brandonsawalich.com/ Website: https://www.starkey.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonsawalich/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonsawalichstarkey/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonsawalich/ X: https://x.com/BrandonSawalich

Brandon Sawalich is the President and CEO of Starkey, the world's leading manufacturer of wearable hearing technology. Starting his career as an intern in 1994, Brandon rose through the ranks of Starkey, acquiring deep hands-on experience across every department. Under his leadership, the company has revolutionized the perception of hearing aids, transforming them into cutting-edge, AI-enhanced health tech devices. Known for his relentless drive to challenge the status quo and an unwavering commitment to caring leadership, Brandon has overseen Starkey's innovation in sound quality, health and wellness features, and seamless tech integration, all while nurturing a culture of empathy and personal connection. Takeaways: Challenging Stigma and Embracing Technology: Brandon Sawalich and Starkey are redefining hearing aids as advanced, wearable tech rather than outdated medical devices, incorporating features such as AI, language translation, and health monitoring to help people reconnect with life and stay healthy. Leadership Rooted in Caring: Brandon believes that true business success is rooted in genuine care for people—a philosophy cultivated from his early days at Starkey and reflected in the company's culture, where empathy and helping others are valued as highly as innovation. Hearing Health Is Brain Health: The importance of early hearing evaluation is underscored by Brandon, who explains that untreated hearing loss can lead to isolation, cognitive decline, and even early onset of conditions like dementia. Modern hearing technology does more than amplify sound—it helps keep the brain active, engaged, and healthy. Sound Bytes: “Today's hearing aids are mini-computers—powered by AI, tracking health metrics, even translating languages—not the bulky devices of the past.” “You can't always develop a caring attitude, but you can hire for it. Our culture starts with people who truly care.” “The ear is the new wrist—our devices do more than help you hear, they connect you, keep you safe, and give you a superhuman boost.” Connect & Discover Brandon: Website: https://brandonsawalich.com/ Website: https://www.starkey.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonsawalich/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonsawalichstarkey/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonsawalich/ X: https://x.com/BrandonSawalich