Alexis Ohanian
Co-founder of Reddit and founder of the venture firm Seven Seven Six
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Alexis Ohanian is an Armenian-American entrepreneur and investor who co-founded Reddit with Steve Huffman in 2005. He later co-founded the venture firm Initialized Capital and founded Seven Seven Six. He is married to tennis champion Serena Williams.
Biography
Ohanian grew up in Maryland and studied commerce and history at the University of Virginia, where he met Huffman. After Paul Graham encouraged them, they launched Reddit in 2005; Ohanian designed its alien mascot, Snoo.
Activism
He was a leading voice in the 2012 campaign against the SOPA and PIPA bills.
Investing
He co-founded Initialized Capital with Garry Tan in 2011. In 2020 he resigned from Reddit’s board, asking to be replaced by a Black board member, and founded Seven Seven Six.
Sport
He co-founded the women’s football club Angel City FC and founded the women’s track league Athlos. In 2025 he and Kevin Rose bought back Digg.
Timeline
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1983
Born in Brooklyn, New York, United States
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2005
Co-founds Reddit
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2011
Co-founds Initialized Capital
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2012
Campaigns against SOPA
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2017
Marries Serena Williams
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2020
Leaves Reddit’s board; founds Seven Seven Six
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2025
Relaunches Digg with Kevin Rose
Notable works
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2013
Without Their Permission Book
Did you know?
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He drew Reddit’s alien mascot.
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He gave up a place at law school to start Reddit.
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3
Angel City FC became one of the most valuable women’s sports teams.
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Who is Alexis Ohanian?
Alexis Ohanian is an Armenian-American entrepreneur and investor who co-founded Reddit with Steve Huffman in 2005. He later co-founded the venture firm Initialized Capital and founded Seven Seven Six. He is married to tennis champion Serena Williams.
How old is Alexis Ohanian?
Alexis Ohanian is 43 years old, born on 24 April 1983 in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
Where is Alexis Ohanian from?
Alexis Ohanian was born in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What is Alexis Ohanian known for?
Alexis Ohanian is best known for Co-founding Reddit (2005); Initialized Capital; Seven Seven Six; Athletes Unlimited.
Who is Alexis Ohanian married to?
Spouse: Serena Williams.
References
- Alexis Ohanian — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- Official website. alexisohanian.com. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- Alexis Ohanian (Q4721504) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
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