Bill Austin (#1981)
- $ 2 B
- Hearing aids
- United States
- M
- 84 Years
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About Me
Bill Austin owns Starkey Hearing Technologies, the largest hearing aid manufacturer in the U.S. He bought a hearing aid parts shop, which was then called Starkey Labs, for $13,000 in 1970. Austin fired several top executives of Starkey Hearing in 2015, a tumultuous time for the company. That move unleashed a series of events that resulted in the former company president being found guilty of federal fraud charges in 2018. Austin spends much of his time traveling to developing countries for his Starkey Hearing Foundation, distributing hearing aids.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Bill Austin’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking Bill Austin’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $2.1B
(May 4, 2026)
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