Myke Bates is co-founder and CEO of Hearo Technologies, an assistive technology company founded in 2018 with the core belief that well-designed technology has the power to increase independence and improve the lives of those that it serves.
With an ever-expanding ecosystem of sensors, all seamlessly monitored and controlled through the Hearo dashboard, Hearo continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible for independent living and what empathetic technology systems can offer the individual and their caretakers.
Myke’s story—like an epic tale filled with twists and turns—began with a naturally curious mind and a tech background that spans IT support, e-commerce, engineering, and even marketing, all of which led him to ask the most important question: How could he use all of this knowledge to make the world a better place?
Beyond Hearo, building community and sharing knowledge is central to Myke’s journey. In 2014, he founded Springfield Devs, a grassroots networking group for tech professionals in Southwest Missouri that’s grown to over 1,000 members and attained non-profit status in 2022.
To know Myke is to know his contagious enthusiasm for ideas, forward-motion, and engaged conversation. You might find yourself on a lively deep dive into music, movies, or memes or thoughtfully discussing how innovative tech solutions can improve systems and benefit individuals. No matter the outcome, it’ll be a memorable ride.