Alexis Ohanian Net Worth [Founder of Reddit, Husband of Serena Williams]

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Net Worth:	$70 million
Profession/Career:	Tech Entrepreneur
College:	McIntire School of Commerce (Virginia)
Major/Degree:	Commerce and History
Companies:	Reddit, Das Capital, Initialized Capital, Seven Seven Six
Date of Birth (Age):	April 24, 1983 (39 years old)
Place of Birth:	Brooklyn, New York
Full Name:	Alexis Kerry Ohanian

Frequently Associated With

Reddit
Steve Huffman
Aaron Swartz
Serena Williams (wife)

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Alexis Ohanian Net Worth

As a tech mogul and investor, Alexis Ohanian has amassed a fortune estimated to be around $70 million, and although he is best known as a co-founder of Reddit, most of his money came from all of the other ventures combined.

Alexis Ohanian’s Early Life

Alexis Ohanian was born on April 24, 1983 in Brooklyn, New York to Anke and Chris Ohanian. Having always been a great student, Alexis was chosen to give the graduation speech during his high school graduation.

Alexis Ohanian is Best Known For

Alexis Ohanian is best known for having co-founded Reddit along with Steve Huffman and Aaron Swartz. He and his co-founders sold Reddit for a cool $10 million. Although it was sold for $10 million, he didn’t receive that entire sum since he had partners to share in the profit.

Alexis Ohanian’s Achievements

Alexis Ohanian has also started up and launched numerous other companies including tech startups as well as capital funds, including Das Kapital Capital, Initialized Capital, and most recently Seven Seven Six.

Another great achievement, and one that he’s certainly most proud of, is becoming married to Serena Williams’ and having a baby girl together with her.

How did Alexis Ohanian start Reddit?

The idea for Reddit came about when Huffman and Ohanian were discussing an idea for a mobile food ordering app, which they called “My Mobile Menu”. However, they quickly realized that this idea was not feasible, and instead began brainstorming other ideas for a new startup.

They eventually landed on the idea of a social news site, where users could submit links to interesting articles, images, and other content, and then vote on the submissions to determine which ones would appear at the top of the site. They saw this as a way to create an online community where people could discover and share interesting content with each other.

They built the first version of Reddit using the programming language Lisp, and launched the site on June 23, 2005. Initially, the site was not very popular, but it quickly gained a following, and within a year it was acquired by Condé Nast Publications, the publisher of several popular magazines including Vogue, Wired, and The New Yorker.

Under the ownership of Condé Nast, Reddit continued to grow, and by 2010 it had become one of the most popular sites on the internet. In 2012, Huffman and Ohanian left Reddit to pursue other projects, but the site continues to be a popular destination for users looking to discover and share interesting content online.

Alexis Ohanian the Venture Capitalist

In 2020, Alexis Ohanian founded Seven Seven Six, a venture capitalist firm. The name Seven Seven Six comes from the year when the first Olympic game was held.

The firm focuses on early-stage investments in various sectors, including technology, consumer products, and media.

The primary goal of Seven Seven Six is to support and invest in innovative startups and entrepreneurs who have the potential to make a significant impact on society and the world. The firm seeks to empower startups with the necessary resources, mentorship, and funding to help them grow and succeed in their respective industries.

Alexis wanted to be inclusive and give everyone a chance, unlike the first Olympic game, where athletes were excluded due to their location and means, and women were not even allowed to watch.

Alexis Ohanian’s Wife and Wedding

Alexis Ohanian is Serena Williams’ husband. He and Serena got married in 2017.

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian’s wedding took place at the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The star-studded event was attended by numerous celebrities, friends, and family members. The couple exchanged vows in a romantic ceremony that incorporated elements of both Serena’s African-American heritage and Alexis’s Armenian heritage.

The wedding festivities spanned several days, starting with a rehearsal dinner at Emeril Lagasse’s restaurant, Meril. The wedding itself featured a Beauty and the Beast theme, with the venue decorated in a fairytale-like style.

Serena Williams looked stunning in a custom Alexander McQueen princess-style gown, designed by Sarah Burton. The gown featured a voluminous skirt and a cape-like veil. Alexis Ohanian wore a classic black tuxedo.

Alexis Ohanian’s Family

He has a daughter that goes by the name of Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr. She appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine as a baby.

In August 2023, Alexis and Serena welcomed their second baby, another girl by the name of Adira River Ohanian.

Alexis Ohanian’s Philanthropy

Both Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams are very philanthropic and are outspoken about equity both in human rights as well as in digital rights. They have donated millions to philanthropic causes over the years.