Alexis Ohanian

Co-founder of Reddit

Alexis Ohanian is the co-founder of Reddit, a popular social media and news aggregation site. He is also known for his successful investments in tech companies, most notably, Hipmunk and Instacart. Ohanian was born in 1983 and grew up in Maryland. He attended the University of Virginia, where he earned a degree in Commerce and History in 2005. Ohanian then moved to Boston and worked as a senior partner at Y Combinator, the world’s largest seed accelerator. There he met his future business partner, Steve Huffman. In June 2005, Ohanian and Huffman launched Reddit. The site was an instant hit, and soon became one of the top visited sites on the internet. Over the years, Reddit has become an integral part of the fabric of the internet, offering a platform for discussion on virtually any topic. In addition to Reddit, Ohanian has made successful investments in tech companies. In 2010, he co-founded the venture capital firm Initialized Capital and has invested in dozens of startups. Ohanian is also a prominent activist and philanthropist. He serves on several boards and organizations focused on empowering entrepreneurs and promoting access to technology. He has also been an outspoken advocate for women in tech, co-founding the social impact organization Initialized Ladies. In spite of his success and fame, Ohanian has remained humble and has taken pride in giving back. He frequently encourages young entrepreneurs and new ventures, saying “Don’t be afraid to make a bold move.”