Inside Audien’s Atom X Hearing Aids: CEO Ishan Patel Talks Innovation and Accessibility

With the Atom X, Audien introduces a new touchscreen-based hearing aid designed for simplicity and accessibility. Andy Bellavia speaks with Audien Hearing CEO Ishan Patel about the device’s key features and the company’s broader mission to make hearing care more approachable for people around the world. In this conversation, Patel explains how user feedback from over a million customers shaped the design of the Atom X, which replaces traditional buttons and smartphone apps with an intuitive touchscreen charging case. Andy shares his impressions after testing the device, discussing how its straightforward controls, sound performance, and streaming functions align with Audien’s goal of removing barriers to hearing aid adoption. Together, they explore how innovations like the Atom X represent a shift toward simpler, more affordable solutions in the growing over-the-counter hearing aid market—and what that could mean for expanding access to hearing care globally. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for the latest episodes each week and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn, Instagram and X. https://x.com/WeekinHearing   / thisweekinhearing     / this-week-in-hearing   Visit us at: https://hearinghealthmatters.org/this... Audio podcast can be found on all major platforms, including Apple & Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... TIMESTAMP 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Audien CEO, Ishan Patel - background 04:33 How has Audien evolved 07:34 Access to hearing specialists 12:13 Pre-qualifying candidacy for hearing aids 16:03 Atom X and touchscreen case 23:49 How will OTC category evolve over time? 29:35 Increasing access to hearing aids 33:07 Experience and impressions Atom X hearing aids ‪@audienhearing‬ ‪@AuraFuturity‬