Sanas, a speech AI platform for real-time global communication, has ranked No. 8 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-g

Sanas today announced it has been ranked No. 8 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, placing the company among the 10 fastest-growing private businesses in the United States. The company also earned the No. 1 ranking in both the AI & Data category and among all California-based companies. The Inc. 5000 is described as the most prestigious ranking of the nation's most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy.

Sharath Keshava Narayana, Co-Founder and CEO of Sanas, said: "Being named No. 8 on the Inc. 5000 and earning the No. 1 ranking in both AI & Data and California is an incredible honor for the entire Sanas team and a powerful validation of our mission to remove communication barriers and help people connect without limits. This milestone reflects the rapid adoption of our technology, the dedication of our team, and the value we're delivering to organizations."

Sanas, founded in 2020, operates as the real-time speech AI infrastructure layer for more than 200 enterprises across healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, travel, and retail, including UnitedHealth Group, Comcast, Cigna, Vanguard, American Express, Wells Fargo, Wyndham and Robinhood. The platform processes millions of live voice interactions daily and is deployed at scale through BPO partners including Teleperformance, Alorica, Concentrix, Foundever, iBex, iQor and TaskUs.

Shawn Zhang, CTO and Co-Founder of Sanas, noted: "When we founded Sanas at Stanford University after a close friend's livelihood was affected by accent bias, we set out to solve a deeply human challenge and help people connect without barriers. Communication is fundamental to every customer interaction, workplace conversation, and AI experience."

The 2026 Inc. 5000 recognizes companies redefining growth across AI, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products, and professional services. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130 percent, and collectively these companies have added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years. Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2026 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 14 through 16 in Dallas, Texas, with the top 500 listed in the Fall issue of Inc. Magazine.