Bill Schiffmiller is the Founder of Akoio® and a Forbes contributor on accessibility and auditory health matters. A lifelong hearing aid user and former leader of Accessibility Initiatives at Apple Retail, he is currently President of the Board at the Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center (HSDC). An entrepreneur and inventor, Bill holds patents in 11 countries and advises organizations on the impact of noise, sound, and hearing on health, performance, and business.