Volume Control

Hear the world, wherever you are

The Issue

Problems?“I have to switch programs multiple times a day” – Robert, 46

“It takes time to reach the right settings and comfort levels” – Savy, 25

“Remote control is expensive” – Erika, 24

Psychological discomfort of “being watched”

Survey

70% talking on the phone

60% time spent finding the right volume

40% battery life

Erin: On-the -Go Hairstylist

“I forget to charge my battery a lot, so sometimes when I’m working it will shut down and I can’t hear what’s going on.”

Harry: Accountant

“It takes too long for me to answer the phone, and this interferes with my work.”

MVP

Validation Results• “I like having the option to swipe for

volume and sensitivity, it had a quicker reaction time than clicking.”

• “The scan function would save time trying to get to the right program.”

• “I like the battery status setting.”

Market Sizing• 50,000 cochlear implants sold each year

• 70% of population have smartphones

• Estimate cost: $100 per download

• Potential revenue: $3,500,000 each year

KPIs• # of appointments booked with

audiologists

• # of pay per downloads

Competition• Cochlear is the main manufacturer

remote controls for hard of hearing individuals

Next Steps• Further Validation Testing

• Obtain clients’ mapping records through cochlear implant companies and audiologists