Quick Info
| Profession | Internet entrepreneur, Activist, Investor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/04/1983 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
Latest News about Alexis Ohanian
10/05/2025
Alexis Ohanian announced plans to establish an L.A.-based franchise in League One Volleyball, expanding his involvement in women's sports ownership. The move added another professional women’s team to his portfolio and aligned with his broader investment strategy in women’s athletics.
20/03/2025
Ohanian launched Athlos, an all-women's track event intended to showcase elite female athletes and create a higher-profile competition platform. The event was positioned as part of his ongoing effort to increase visibility and commercial support for women’s sports.
15/01/2025
Alexis Ohanian announced a 10% investment stake in Chelsea Women's soccer team. The investment further expanded his presence in global women's football and reinforced his focus on backing women’s sports organizations.
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Bio/Wiki
| Alexis Ohanian Sr. is an American internet entrepreneur, activist, and investor best known for co-founding the social news website Reddit in 2005 alongside Steve Huffman. He is also the husband of tennis legend Serena Williams and the father of their two children, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. and Adira River Ohanian. Ohanian has been a prominent figure in the venture capital industry through his firm Initialized Capital and has invested in numerous successful startups including Coinbase, Instacart, and Patreon. He is an advocate for women's sports and entrepreneurship, having co-founded Angel City FC (NWSL) and launched Athlos, an all-women's track event. | |
| Alexis Ohanian Sr. is an American internet entrepreneur, activist, and investor best known for co-founding the social news website Reddit in 2005 alongside Steve Huffman and Aaron Swartz. He is also the husband of tennis player Serena Williams and the father of their two children, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. and Adira River Ohanian. Ohanian has been a prominent figure in venture capital through Initialized Capital and later Seven Seven Six, and he has invested in companies including Coinbase, Instacart, and Patreon. He is an advocate for women's sports and entrepreneurship, having co-founded Angel City FC and launched Athlos, an all-women's track event. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 196 cm |
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| Weight | 85 kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Howard High School, Columbia, Maryland |
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| Degree | Degree in Commerce and History |
Personal Life
| Ohanian comes from a family of Armenian Genocide survivors. He is married to Serena Williams, and they have two children together. He is known for his love of chess, having been a speaker at TED, and for his pet cat named Karma. He authored the bestseller 'Without Their Permission' in 2013. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Serena Williams (Tennis Player) |
| Fiancee | Serena Williams (Tennis Player) |
| Engagement Date | 29/12/2016 |
| Spouse | Serena Williams (Tennis Player) |
| Marriage Date | 16/11/2017 |
Family
| Father | Chris Ohanian |
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| Mother | Anke Ohanian |
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Career
| 2005 | Milestone: Co-founded Reddit |
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| 2006 | Milestone: Sold Reddit to Condé Nast |
| 2020 | Milestone: Founded Angel City FC (NWSL) |
| Milestone: Stepped down from Reddit board | |
| Milestone: Founded Seven Seven Six | |
| 2024 | Milestone: Sold Angel City FC |
| 2025 | Milestone: Invested in Chelsea women's soccer (10% stake) |
| Milestone: Launched Athlos (all-women's track event) | |
| Milestone: Owns Los Angeles Golf Club | |
| Milestone: Announced plans for L.A.-based franchise in League One Volleyball |
Favourites
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| Actor | Arnold Schwarzenegger |
| Film | The Dark Knight Rises |
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| Restaurant | Ground Central Coffee Company, New York |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/alexisohanian/ | |
| https://x.com/alexisohanian | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisohanian/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ohanian comes from a family of Armenian Genocide survivors. | |
| 2. He used to work as a waiter at Pizza Hut before becoming an entrepreneur. | |
| 3. In 2005, he, along with Steve Huffman, established Reddit after graduating. | |
| 4. He has been a speaker at TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design). | |
| 5. His pet cat is named Karma. | |
| 6. He authored a bestseller, Without Their Permission, in 2013. | |
| 7. For two consecutive years, he made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. | |
| 8. He walked out of his LSAT exam 20 minutes in and decided to become an entrepreneur. |