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Alexis Ohanian

Co-founder of Reddit

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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.”

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Without Their Permission: The Story of Reddit and a Blueprint for How to Change the World is an inspiring story for entrepreneurs who want to make a difference in the world. Written by Alexis Ohanian,...

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Tim Ferris Show Guest
Unicorn CEO/Founder

Without Their Permission: The Story of Reddit and a Blueprint for How to Change the World is an inspiring story for entrepreneurs who want to make a difference in the world. Written by Alexis Ohanian,...

Software is eating the world and WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION is your ultimate cookbook.

Tim Ferris Show Guest

Without Their Permission: The Story of Reddit and a Blueprint for How to Change the World is an inspiring story for entrepreneurs who want to make a difference in the world. Written by Alexis Ohanian,...

Alexis talking about the internet is like Sid Vicious talking about punk. Analysts merely adopted it, but Ohanian was born in it, molded by it, and is the voice of it. A fascinating story, but more importantly: a crucial insight into the healthy proactive mindset of the tech startup world that will keep defining the future.

The Forbes Midas list

Without Their Permission: The Story of Reddit and a Blueprint for How to Change the World is an inspiring story for entrepreneurs who want to make a difference in the world. Written by Alexis Ohanian,...

Alexis and Steve’s reddit story is a the great American dream writ large and in digital ink. Alexis gives an approachable, easy-to-understand blueprint on how anyone with a laptop can touch millions of people’s lives and make something people love.

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Snow Crash, by Neal Stephenson, is a science fiction novel set in the near-future of the United States, a world of ever-¬expanding technological possibilities. The novel follows the story of hacker Hi...

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The Ride of a Lifetime by Bob Iger is a captivating memoir detailing the life of the former CEO of The Walt Disney Company and his terrific journey of immense success and accomplishments. Narrated in ...

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, Ed CatmullCreativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Amy Wallace and Ed Catmull is a groundbreaking book that reveals the secrets to unlocking the cr...

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