Contrary to popular belief, we do not sell plush, furry hippos. We have built a modest collection of hippos which we received as gifts over the years, however we do not yet sell any stuffed furry hippos.

Furry Hippo was founded in San Francisco, California in August 2001 by Graham McClusky. When Graham launched the company, it initially offered computer consulting and web design services. Furry Hippo has continued to evolve over its first ten years in business.

In August of 2002, Furry Hippo was relocated and remains headquartered in Point Roberts, WA. Furry Hippo Incorporated in May of 2006 and continues to expand and grow. Although our focus is to provide services to clients based in the United States, we are always happy to discuss opportunities overseas.

Furry Hippo, Inc. is, and always has been a Technology focused company. The company started as a Technology Consulting firm, and has now set its sights on providing complete home automation solutions. Our expertise in the technology sector has enabled us to provide a level of service that is a cut above a typical home theater installation firm.  We know how to design and implement robust, secure networks that can support the increasing demands of a whole-house distributed video solution.  

Furry Hippo’s founder has provided consulting services for high profile silicon valley professionals and the Hollywood elite, and was recognized in the San Jose Mercury News in an article about the new phenomenon of “my guys.”; Glenn Lovell of the Mercury News reported on this new phenomenon of having an agent do your technology shopping for you.

“Graham McClusky is a ‘my guy’ on a grand scale. McClusky worked at a Silicon Valley start-up until the dot-com bust; he likes to refer to himself as ‘an expert troubleshooter, a jack of all trades.’ He has researched and helped install everything from underwater speakers to home-theater systems to fingerprint ID plates — all for what he discreetly calls his ‘exclusive clientele’ in the technology and entertainment industries.”

One of the most frequently asked questions we get is why we chose the name; Furry Hippo. Before brainstorming the name, we sat down and made a list of all of the requirements that a company name should meet, and came up with the following:

  • The name should be distinct & easy to remember.
  • The name should not be associated with one industry because of our involvement in both the Technology & Entertainment industries.
  • The equivalent domain name should be available.
  • The equivalent fictitious business name should also be available.
  • The name should be short and easy to spell and type so that people can find the website or contact us more easily.
  • The name should make people curious and want to know what the company does.
  • The name should lend itself to a fun, distinctive company logo to establish our brand.
  • The name should also be symbolic of the company personality.

Although a Furry Hippo sounds like a cute and cuddly animal, the Hippopotamus is a ferocious animal and is tougher than most people think. As a company we may appear cute and cuddly, but we’re tougher than you think.

Coming up with the name involved some free association back and forth, and when hippo was decided upon we simply needed to find a descriptive adjective to add to it that hadn’t already been used. So that is how the name Furry Hippo was born. We have attracted new clients while using our corporate cards or signing up for services under the company name, because someone asked what Furry Hippo was…so it appears our strategy is working.

Our logo has gone through many stages, and we have gone without a company logo for quite a few years.  The quest to design a "furry hippo" has been long and arduous, but as of January 2012, we finally have a furry hippo logo!

If you would like more information please feel free to email us or call us toll-free at 1-855-387-7944.