Alexis Ohanian

Internet entrepreneur, Activist, Investor

American Brooklyn, New York, United States

Quick Info

ProfessionInternet entrepreneur, Activist, Investor
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth24/04/1983
Age42 years
BirthplaceBrooklyn, New York, United States

Physical Stats & More

Height196 cm
Weight85 kg
Eye ColorHazel Brown
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolHoward High School, Columbia, Maryland
College
  • McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia, Virginia
  • American University of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia
DegreeDegree in Commerce and History

Personal Life

Zodiac SignTaurus
HometownSan Francisco, California

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsSerena Williams (Tennis Player)
FianceeSerena Williams (Tennis Player)
Engagement Date29/12/2016
SpouseSerena Williams (Tennis Player)
Marriage DateNovember 2017

Family

FatherChris Ohanian
MotherAnke Ohanian
Siblings
BrotherN/A
SisterN/A
Children
  • Name: Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. Date of Birth: September 2017
  • Name: Adira River Ohanian Date of Birth: August 2023

Career

2005Milestone: Co-founded Reddit
2020Milestone: Founded Angel City FC (NWSL)
2024Milestone: Sold Angel City FC
2025Milestone: 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

Food
  • Gordon Ramsay Steak
  • Caesars' Buffet
  • Lotus of Siam
ActorArnold Schwarzenegger
FilmThe Dark Knight Rises
Musician
  • Logic
  • Serj Tankian
  • Steven Larson
  • The Gregory Brothers
  • Metallica
  • Emmanuel Jal
TV Shows
  • Shark Tank
  • Archer
  • Small Empires
  • Attack of the Show
  • Colbert
Restaurant
  • Ground Central Coffee Company, New York

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.

Latest News about Alexis Ohanian

07/03/2026 Serena Williams & Alexis Ohanian Welcome A Second Child, Adira River Ohanian.
12/03/2026 Alexis Ohanian's interest in supporting women's sports lies in the bottom line, with investments in Angel City FC, Los Angeles Golf Club, Athlos, Chelsea women's soccer, and League One Volleyball.
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