About us

Our Mission

Fortell builds AI-powered hearing technology that restores clarity to conversation–helping people not just hear better, but understand more.

Fortell's four founders standing together against a white wall.
Matt, Igor, Andy & Cole
Co-founders of Fortell

We are scientists, engineers, audiologists, designers, and storytellers—inventors and builders at heart. Every discipline at Fortell shares one purpose: helping people hear. We’re obsessed with clarity, comfort, dignity, and joy.

Meet Our Advisors

We work with leading experts in hearing science, AI, and clinical care.

Dr. Matt Fitzgerald, PhD
Chief of Audiology
Stanford University
Dr. Barbara Weinstein, PhD
Professor of Audiology
NYU Langone
Dr. Jan Blustein, MD, PhD
Research Professor
NYU School of Medicine
Dr. Kevin Franck, PhD
Former Faculty Otolaryngology
Harvard Medical School
Former Chair
Hearing Loss Association of America

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Two pairs of silver Fortell hearing aids on minimalist stands beside two black charging cases, against a beige wall.

Come build what's next in hearing technology

We're bringing together exceptional minds in engineering, science, design, and audiology-and we're just getting started. If you want to help shape a new era of hearing technology, we'd love to meet you.