Interflo Founder Michael Leung Shares About His ground-Breaking Hearing Devices

Hello again, I hope you and the people you care about are doing well.
This time on The Accessibility Advantage I'm bringing you a conversation with Michael Leung who is the founder of Inner Flo
He shared about having a detached retina early in life and almost losing vision on one side. He talked about how his rehab exposed him to many older people which started him thinking about the challenges they live with. He recently found out that his vision has decreased and how working on this project is part of his long-term plan.
He mentioned how a business background and having family members in the manufacturing arena helped him get started once his brain storming resulted in his first product.
He discussed the benefits of his product which include low entry price, ease of use, lack of need for replacement batteries, and the fact that they are bone conduction.
This means they go outside the ear instead of inside. It also means people don’t have the same problems with hygiene or adjusting them to fit their individual ear structure.
We also talked about how the bone conduction design could help the visually impaired improve the auditory cues in their environment. Which could mae them safer when traveling.
I was happy to hear him say that these headphones are not going to help everyone. He shared that there are probably about 15 percent of people who try them who will not be helped by them.
He spent the rest of our time talking about the differences between the two models. And we finished by agreeing that his device is not a toy or a medical grade device. And it won’t help people who are deaf or have a true hearing disability.
Due to legal concerns, I am not personally endorsing or recommending this product. Simply sharing it with you as a potential alternative.
If you or a family member is in need of help with hearing loss, then I advise you to do your research and make the best decision that fits your hearing condition.
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About Michael
Michael Leung, founder of The Flo Group in Calgary is transforming the hearing experience with a revolutionary, affordable alternative to traditional hearing aids.
He explains our open-ear bone conduction technology, paired with a built-in amplifier, helps people hear clearly—without the stigma or high cost.
It also benefits the blind community by improving spatial awareness and safety.
My journey here wasn’t easy. I lost my mother to cancer at 12, and her death shattered my world. She was my best friend, and her passing left a deep void.
Without her, I struggled—falling in with the wrong crowd, battling anger, addiction, and depression through my 20s and 30s.
Despite the setbacks, I pushed forward—working in hospitality, launching an investment firm, and eventually rebuilding after losing nearly everything.
My turning point came when someone I loved reminded me that success is about purpose, not profit.
That led to the birth of The Flo Group.
Now, I’m focused on helping people—especially seniors, those with disabilities, and low-income families—access hearing solutions that truly improve quality of life.
We’re breaking barriers, offering choice, and giving hope to underserved communities.
This is only the beginning—but it’s the path I was always meant to take.
Connect With Michael
Website: www.theinnerflo.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/michael-leung-462547298
Instagram: www.instagram.com/theflogroup
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@theflogroup
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@theflogroup
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