[26], Ohanian co-founded Initialized Capital in 2010 and made seed investments in startups including Instacart, Zenefits, Opendoor, and Cruise. Despite her complicated delivery, her partner was right there by her side. [8][9], After graduating from the University of Virginia in 2005 with degrees in commerce and history, Ohanian and friend Steve Huffman pitched the idea MyMobileMenu to Y Combinator. “Remember when I asked you to tell me a story at 2am outside our hotel? [10][10], Reddit joined Y-Combinator's first batch of start-ups in the summer of 2005 and was later acquired by Condé Nast in 2006 for an undisclosed amount between $10–20 million. [71] The first season ran for nine episodes. [28], Through Initialized Capital, Ohanian invested $3 million in childcare startup Kinside in 2019. [38] Media outlets such as Variety blamed interim CEO Ellen Pao for the dismissal. But for now I am told I am the youngest Vogue cover ever at 3 months!” a post on Olympia’s Instagram account read. As of 2019[update], Forbes estimated his net worth as $70 million. [6][7] Alexis went to Howard High School in Ellicott City, Maryland, where he gave the student address for his graduating class in 2001. [56] Ohanian has said "watching Williams compete has changed how he measures success in business. [30], In October 2012, Ohanian teamed up with Reddit General Manager Erik Martin and embarked on the Internet 2012 Bus Tour from Denver, Colorado, to Danville, Kentucky, to campaign for the open Internet during the Presidential and Vice Presidential debates. In protest, volunteer moderators of the IAmA community set their forum to private, effectively turning it off, and other volunteer moderators followed suit because of "anger at the way the company routinely demands that the volunteers and community accept major changes that reduce [their] efficiency and increase [their] workload. “Our little girl is already mama’s perfect sidekick.”. “He doesn’t try to dim my light. [12][13][14] He stepped back from the company in February 2018 to return to focusing on investing. At the same table we first met by chance. [59][60] In 2013, Ohanian and Erik Martin were featured as "champions of innovation" in the 20th Anniversary issue of Wired. "[53], On December 29, 2016, Ohanian became engaged to tennis player Serena Williams. The husband and wife also run an Instagram account that documents the best moments from Olympia’s life, and it has been well-received in the social network, already counting more than 600,000 followers. Two months after welcoming their baby girl, the pair tied the knot in New Orleans in front of family and famous friends, including Beyoncé and Jay Z. Baby’s first Vogue cover! [45], On December 10, 2012, Ohanian teamed up with Lester Chambers of The Chambers Brothers to launch a Kickstarter project, with the intent to make a new album entitled "Lester's Time Has Come." Ohanian spoke to members of Congress, helped launch the national anti-SOPA/PIPA protests that took place on January 18, 2012, and spoke at the rally in New York that was organized by NY Tech Meetup. Alexis Kerry Ohanian, is an American Internet entrepreneur and investor. [72], From businessdad.initialized.com Jan 2020: “In a new podcast from Initialized Capital, Alexis Ohanian (cofounder of Initialized + Reddit) opens this question up to some of the most successful men across business, sports, entertainment, and more, for candid conversations about what it means to be a father in today’s world and how they balance their careers and family.”, On October 15, 2014, Ohanian launched the NYRD Radio podcast. [66][67] Without Their Permission ranked fourth on The Wall Street Journal's best sellers list for Hardcover Business. Williams and Ohanian not only share a life and a lavish home, but they are also the happy parents of 3-year-old daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., who goes as Olympia, and they are happy to give her the best of lives. [68] In connection with the book, Ohanian embarked on a five-month, 150-stop and 75-university tour to promote the book. [24][25], On July 21, 2020, Ohanian was announced as the lead investor in an otherwise all-female group that was awarded a new franchise in the National Women's Soccer League, the top level of the sport for women in the U.S. [33][34], In May 2014, Ohanian began lobbying the FCC to support net neutrality, culminating with a day-long phone-a-thon into the FCC and Congress on January 15, 2015. Six months after exchanging their own vows, Williams and her husband turned heads at Meghan Markle’s nuptials to Prince Harry at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor. Incredible Blanket Puts Humans In A Deep Sleep, Melting Stress Away. In December 2016, just over a year after they bumped into each other, Ohanian proposed to Williams at the same hotel that sparked their romance. Serving up romance! [17] After leaving Reddit in 2010, Ohanian spent three months working in microfinance as a Kiva fellow in Yerevan, Armenia. (Well my mommy too) my Daddy is in the article as well as my grandma and *some of my Aunties! The podcast features a segment called Office Hours, in which aspiring entrepreneurs can apply to work through an idea with him.[74]. The dynamic duo met while coincidentally staying at the same hotel in Rome in May 2015. [49], Visiting Armenia on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, in April 2015, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian toured Children of Armenia Fund (COAF)-supported villages in rural Armenia. [73] Guests on the show have included Tim Ferriss, James Altucher, Carter Cleveland (founder of Artsy) and Cameron Russell. 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They tied the knot in New Orleans in November 2017. The professional tennis player and the tech entrepreneur met by chance while staying at the same hotel in Rome. Also, being the daughter of one of the greatest female tennis players of US history has given the opportunity for Olympia to meet other stars of the tennis world like Serbian champion Novak Djokovic, who appears in a snapshot with her in 2018. [18] Ohanian helped launch travel search website Hipmunk in 2010, and now acts as an adviser. Dominic West Spotted Kissing Lily James despite Being Married — inside His Personal Life. Serving up romance! [61] In 2015, Ohanian was named to the Crain's "40 Under 40" list for business. Then, I fell asleep standing in your arms? Cheers to two years! One of the early posts on Olympia’s feed pictures the toddler wearing an adorable sailor-inspired baby onesie complete with a red ribbon on her chest as she takes her time to get used to being at the sea on board a nice yacht. Check me out on my first Vogue cover. 39-year-old professional tennis player Serena Williams and her husband of three years, 37-year-old entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian, have both led very successful and profitable careers, and now they can afford to live a life of luxury and comfort. The company passed on the idea, but encouraged the duo to come up with another idea it could potentially fund. Destination: Rome, to escort me to my very own ‘charming.’ Back to where our stars first collided,” the S by Serena founder penned in a sweet Reddit poem announcing her engagement. The couple’s daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., was born in September 2017. [41] In 2017, Pao criticized Ohanian for avoiding the fallout by attending Wimbledon in the days immediately following Taylor's firing. It always was something that I could see in some relationships — my light would be dimmer. Williams was one of the cochairs of the annual Met Gala in 2019 — and stunned in a yellow Versace gown on the red carpet. He was also a partner at Y Co… [20], Ohanian was named the "Ambassador to the East" for the early-stage venture firm Y Combinator. More recently, in July 2020, it surfaced that Olympia added to her list of achievements having become the youngest owner of a sports team (probably in the world), co-owning the Angel City women’s soccer team with the likes of Natalie Portman. The link is in my bio. The former world number 2 in women’s singles tennis and the Reddit co-founder are one of the most well-known power couples, and they have provided their only daughter with a wealthy life. [44] On July 17, 2017, Apple released its version of the hijab emoji. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. I can’t wait to meet you,” she wrote at the time. 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Williams sparked speculation that she was pregnant when she accidentally shared a private Snapchat on her public page in April 2017. @voguemagazine, A post shared by Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr. (@olympiaohanian) on Jan 10, 2018 at 6:41am PST. My mom and dad always did tell me to dream big. Rajon Rondo Is a Doting Dad of 2 Mini-Me Kids — inside the NBA Champion's Life and Career. Reddit listened", "National Women's Soccer League awards expansion team rights to Los Angeles", "Childcare benefits startup Kinside launches with $4 million from investors including Initialized Capital", "In the Midwest, Reddit finds a thriving startup culture", "The top 10 most influential Internet rights activists in 2012", "Join us in a final push for net neutrality! We and other data collection technologies to provide the best experience for our customers. Margaret Nolan Dies at 76 — What Happened to Other Iconic Bond Girls? One of the campaign stops spurred the idea for a possible "National Geek Day" in Washington D.C.[31][32], In response to his work advocating for an Open Internet, The Daily Dot named Ohanian number one in their top ten most influential activists of 2012, and Forbes Magazine dubbed him "Mayor of the Internet". [4][5] His grandparents came to the US as refugees after the Armenian Genocide. “Y’all only see me out there in the stands holding it down for her, but she’s the GOAT off the court when it comes to holding it down for her husband. The athlete accidentally revealed her pregnancy via Snapchat in April 2017 and five months later, gave birth to daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. Jessie James Decker and Handsome Spouse Eric Decker Have 3 Sweet Kids — inside Their Family, Mindy Kaling Recently Gave Birth to a Baby Boy — Glimpse into the Actress' Motherhood. I can't wait for my next one maybe one day. [38] In the aftermath of Pao's resignation, Ohanian elaborated on his role in Taylor's dismissal. [50], Following the birth of his daughter, Ohanian became an advocate of paternity leave and wrote an article about his experience following his daughter's birth in the New York Times. “Celebrating 2 years with my ride or die @serenawilliams always ready for the next black tie event … Or Netflix & Chill night in,” Ohanian gushed via Instagram. ,” the entrepreneur captioned a photo of himself and the tennis pro serving looks at the event. [52] In June 2019, Ohanian announced his plans to bring the pledge to lawmakers on Capitol Hill in late 2019 in a push to pass federal paid family leave legislation. 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Ohanian joined the Michigan native for breakfast that morning and ended up scoring an invitation to her match at the Italian Open. Conchata Ferrell from 'Two and a Half Men' Died at 77 — What Happened to Other Cast Members? [29], In late 2010 and early 2011, Ohanian spoke out against Congress's Stop Online Piracy Act and the Senate's PROTECT IP Act. [48] In May 2014, Ohanian used Tilt.com again to launch "Save Net Neutrality: Billboard in FCC's Backyard," a crowdfunding campaign to protest the FCC's plans to eliminate the idea of net neutrality. Before they could exchange their vows, the couple hit another major milestone in their relationship: their first child. I Image: Getty Images. Having made his own fortune as one of the co-founders of Reddit, it is not surprising that Ohanian, one of the leading investors of the recently-created sports team, wanted to introduce Olympia to investing at such an early age. Inside the Lavish Life of Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams' Daughter Who Is the Youngest Team Owner October 11, 2020 | by Pedro Marrero The former world number 2 in women’s singles tennis and the Reddit co-founder are one of the most well-known power couples, and they have provided their only daughter with a wealthy life. countering that, even though the AMA/IAmA changes came from him, he still reported to Pao. [55] Ohanian and Williams married on November 16, 2017, in New Orleans. He is best known as the co-founder and executive chairman of the social news website Reddit along with Steve Huffman and Aaron Swartz. All these tables and he’s sitting here? That time I met @djokernole you know my ole pal, A post shared by Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr. (@olympiaohanian) on May 26, 2018 at 3:04am PDT. [54] Their daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian, was born on September 1, 2017, in West Palm Beach, Florida. In 2012, Andy Greenberg of Forbes magazine dubbed him "Mayor of the Internet."[2]. Even amid the coronavirus pandemic, Williams’ husband and daughter were cheering her on from the stands at the 2020 U.S. Open. Love you guys. Ohanian helped arrange an AMA for Alhumedhi on r/twoxchromosomes about her idea and responded to critics. Now I feel like I can shine really bright and still do everything that I want to do.”. "[46] This project raised over $61,000 for Chambers. “Welcome, Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr., we’re so happy to meet you,” the new father confirmed via Instagram at the time. A post shared by Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr. (@olympiaohanian) on Sep 4, 2020 at 8:17am PDT. He returned to Reddit full-time with co-founder Huffman in July 2015 to lead the now-independent company. (Missing @hexner14 and @amyex9) Mom says to read the article. Scroll down to relive the power couple’s whirlwind romance. One morning at the hotel pool, the pair sparred over claiming a free table — and the rest is history. “I came home a little late. He also co-founded the early-stage venture capital firm Initialized Capital, helped launch the travel search website Hipmunk, and started the social enterprise Breadpig. [58], In 2011 and 2012, Ohanian was named to the Forbes "30 Under 30" list as an important figure in the technology industry. It has had three funds, totaling over $500 million under management. [3], Ohanian was born in Brooklyn, New York, to a German mother, Anke (née Prigge), and an Armenian father, Chris Ohanian. My mom and dad always did tell me to dream big,” read the adorable caption written on Olympia’s behalf. “Two working parents get a date night. “One year down a lifetime to go,” the Grand Slam champion captioned a low key selfie with her husband in honor of their first wedding anniversary. "[57] Ohanian and Williams gave their daughter a doll, called Qai Qai, which has become famous on social media. Shortly after their chance encounter in Rome, Williams invited her now-husband to meet her in Paris. He pushes me to further points I never thought about. According to Fast Company, Ohanian aimed "to prove that there are new, sustainable funding opportunities for artists now thanks to platforms like Kickstarter. [47], Two years later, Ohanian raised $12,244 for the non-profit Black Girls Code on Tilt.com. [39] However, on July 12, former CEO Yishan Wong informed the Reddit community that Taylor was fired by "the CEO's boss" and accused Ohanian of scapegoating.
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