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Matt Maiale is the CEO of Instant Domain Search, a leading domain search created in 2005. With experience across the technology industry, he brings skills from marketing, product management, and branding. Under his leadership, the company has doubled in users with the goal of making finding domains simpler.
Who is Matt Maiale?
Matt Maiale, the CEO of Instant Domain Search, has a unique background that led to this role. He began his work in venture capital where Matt invested in seed-stage startups in San Francisco. He later joined Demand Curve, a leading marketing agency, to help grow startups. After that, he joined Clay as a marketer to build and grow their product-led motion and branding. Under his leadership, Instant Domain Search has transitioned from a traditional to innovative company focusing on AI and agentic user experiences.
Work History
Matt Maiale has held many positions across the technology industry since starting his career:
- Stealth fund - Venture Capital Analyst (2019 to 2020)
- Demand Curve - Growth Marketer (2020 to 2021)
- Skiff (now Notion Mail) - Growth Marketer (2021)
- Clay - Head of Marketing (2021 to 2024)
- Instant Domain Search - CEO (2024 to Present)
Education History
Matt Maiale’s unique educational journey laid the roots for his career in technology. He holds Bachelor of Finance and Economics degrees from The Pennsylvania State University, where he discovered his interest in technology while President of a venture capital club. He took a gap year to kickstart his career, and graduated 3 semesters early before moving to New York.
When did Matt Maiale join Instant Domain Search?
Matt Maiale joined Instant Domain search in 2024. The company was founded in 2005, where for 20+ years it became one of the most used domain name search tools. The tool stands out for delivering results in sub-20ms, faster than most keystrokes. He initially joined as an Advisor for the company, then later stepped in as CEO to grow the company.
