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<p>Alexis Ohanian is an American internet entrepreneur and investor, best known for co-founding Reddit and for being married to <a href="/biography/serena-williams">tennis champion</a> <a href="/biography/serena-williams">Serena Williams</a>.</p>

<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>

<p><a href="/biography/alexis-ohanian">Alexis Kerry Ohanian</a> was born on April 24, 1983, in Brooklyn, New York. He is the <a href="/biography/alexis-ohanian">son</a> of Chris Ohanian, of Armenian descent, and Anke Ohanian, a German-born nurse. Ohanian has often spoken about the deep bond between his parents and how their relationship influenced his values and worldview while growing up.</p>

<p>Despite limited financial means, his parents focused on creating meaningful experiences, instilling in him a strong appreciation for life's simple moments. Ohanian attended Howard High School in Ellicott City, Maryland. He later enrolled at the University of Virginia, graduating in 2005 with degrees in History and Commerce.</p>

<h2>Reddit and Entrepreneurial Ventures</h2>

<p>Shortly after college, Ohanian partnered with his <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Huffman">friend</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Huffman">Steve Huffman</a> to pitch a mobile ordering app to startup accelerator Y Combinator. While the original idea was rejected, Y Combinator encouraged them to pursue an alternative. This led to the creation of Reddit, a social news aggregation and discussion website, in 2005.</p>

<p>Reddit gained rapid popularity and was acquired by Condé Nast in 2006 for a reported sum between $10 million and $20 million. Although he stepped away from day-to-day operations in 2010, Ohanian later returned to the company in a leadership role and eventually served as executive chairman.</p>

<p>In 2007, he founded Breadpig, a side venture that produces quirky merchandise geared toward tech and geek culture. Breadpig donates its profits to charitable causes, reflecting Ohanian’s broader commitment to philanthropy.</p>

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<h2>Investments and Net Worth</h2>

<p>As a venture capitalist, Ohanian co-founded Initialized Capital, an early-stage venture firm that has backed successful startups like Coinbase, Instacart, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patreon">Patreon</a>. His investment philosophy centers around supporting visionary founders and fostering inclusive innovation in the tech industry.</p>

<p>Ohanian's net worth is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions, largely a result of early Reddit success and a robust investment portfolio. He has also become a vocal advocate for paid family leave and online rights, speaking at major conferences and authoring the book “Without Their Permission” in 2013.</p>

<h2>Marriage to <a href="/biography/serena-williams">Serena Williams</a></h2>

<p>Ohanian met <a href="/biography/serena-williams">Serena Williams</a> in May 2015 at the Hotel Cavalieri in Rome. Though he had little prior interest in tennis, their initial conversation turned into a growing relationship. The couple dated for over a year before getting engaged in December 2016.</p>

<p>In September 2017, they welcomed their daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. During this period, <a href="/biography/serena-williams">Serena</a> experienced life-threatening postpartum complications. Ohanian took a 16-week paid paternity leave to be present with his family, later using that experience to champion federal paid parental leave in the U.S.</p>

<p>The couple married in November 2017 in New Orleans at a star-studded, Disney-themed wedding. Their union has often been celebrated for blending very different worlds—Silicon Valley innovation and elite athletics—into a strong and collaborative partnership.</p>

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