Justin Lee, an aerospace engineer and Tuskegee University alumnus, has created a device to support people with hearing loss. Inspired by his close friend, Kenneth Tissot, a Vietnam veteran who struggled with hearing the television, Lee founded Quantum Senses in 2021. The company’s flagship product, Earcoustic headphones, is a battery-free hearing amplifier that enhances sound for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. At a highly affordable price of just $19.99, the product is designed to bridge the gap for those who may not have the means to afford expensive
Orka, a Chicago-based health tech firm, is redefining the hearing aid industry with its innovative Orka hearing aid. Founded in 2018 by Ben Sun, Chauncey Lu, Linkai Li, and Xinke Liu, Orka aims not only to enhance hearing but also to make hearing aids as user-friendly and desirable as AirPods. Birthed from personal experience During a family visit to China in 2017, Ben Sun, CEO, observed his grandmother struggling with her hearing. He told Forbes that after spending $1000 on hearing aids for her, she stopped using them after a
