I am thrilled and profoundly proud to announce that, for the second consecutive year, NameHero has cemented its position as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies. This achievement isn’t just a milestone; it’s a testament to our vision, hard work, and relentless pursuit of excellence.
Our Journey: Filling the Gap in Web Hosting Industry
Back in 2014, I witnessed a glaring disparity within the web hosting industry. While public clouds were skyrocketing, individuals and small businesses were stranded in limbo. The options were stark: grapple with an expensive and complex setup or make do with inferior shared hosting, riddled with downtime and subpar performance.
Driven by a vision and, perhaps, a touch of madness, I took a daring plunge into the industry. My mission? To create a private cloud that was not only affordable and reliable but also scalable. A solution that would empower individuals and small businesses of all sizes to enjoy the same performance and advantages as large organizations.
Our Growth: A Journey of Success, Challenges, and Inspiration
The past eight years have been an exhilarating ride, filled with immense growth and endless learning. With over 40,000 customers from every corner of the globe, we’ve built something truly special. It hasn’t been easy—growing NameHero has been the most formidable challenge of my life—but it’s been extraordinarily rewarding.
The heart and soul of our success are our dedicated and passionate team members. They are the ones who show up every single day, giving their all, putting in a thousand percent. They are the true heroes behind NameHero.
WE Are NameHero
I am not NameHero alone. Abhilash T., Abhilash R., Amith, Anargha, Anju, Anu, Arun, Ashitha, Athul, Bill, Cherry Anne, Jamie, Jason, Jeremy, John K., John S., Kankappa, Meenu, Prasad, Rafna, Sameer, Sajay, Sruthy, Thara, Viji, and all 40,000+ loyal customers—YOU are NameHero. I am privileged and honored to lead this remarkable team every day, as we continue on our journey, committed to serving others with the integrity, respect, and excellence they deserve.
A Special Thanks to My Family
I must also take a moment to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my family. To my loving wife, whose unwavering support and encouragement have been my anchor, and to my children, whose patience and understanding have given me the strength to pursue this dream – thank you. Your belief in me has made all of this possible.
Thank You
Your loyal support and dedication mean everything to us. I sincerely love and appreciate each one of you, and I am filled with anticipation and excitement for what the future holds for NameHero.com.
Thank you, and here’s to the next chapter of our incredible journey!

Ryan Gray is the founder and CEO of NameHero, one of the fastest growing independent web hosts in the United States. Ryan has been working online since 1998 and has over two-decades experience in Internet Entrepreneurship.
Amazing achievement. Congratulations