Isn’t it incredible how Alexis Ohanian, husband to tennis superstar Serena Williams, brings a vibrant spark to fatherhood? At 41, he’s not just charming fans with his entrepreneurial spirit but also with his relatable parenting style. Watching him and Serena juggle life with their adorable daughters, Olympia and Adira, feels like a masterclass in both parenting and career management! While Serena dominated the tennis court, Ohanian was busy building his empire at Reddit and launching his venture capital firm, Seven Seven Six. He’s always been a planner, making sure everything falls into place—even when it comes to welcoming a new sibling for Olympia.

Olympia, their firstborn daughter, became an instant social media favorite after her birth in 2017. Both parents share snippets of her daily adventures, with Ohanian proudly calling himself a “girl dad” on his podcast, Business Dad. He often shares fun moments with Olympia, from arts and crafts to creating artistic pancakes, earning him the nickname “Papa Pancakes.” But did you know he was already thinking about how she would react to having a sibling before Adira was born?

In a re-released episode of his Business Dad podcast from 2020, Ohanian chatted with Joel Armogasto Martinez, aka The Kid Mero, who has four kids of his own. During their conversation, Alexis reflected on the joy of watching kids interact. He said, “This is the magic that I’m holding my breath about because I love seeing Olympia—so I have a daughter, she’s two and she doesn’t have any siblings yet.” This was three years before Adira arrived. Looks like Papa Pancakes had family planning all figured out!

Until then, Olympia was an only child and didn’t have many opportunities to play with kids her age. With Serena Williams still competing in the WTA until her retirement and Ohanian stepping back from Reddit around the same time, they had plenty on their plates. But Alexis was eager to bring in a playmate for his daughter, as he phrased it, “So whenever we get around other kids, it’s great because she gets to interact with other kids.”

That might explain why Adira came along later. Now that she’s one year old, it seems everything has fallen into place perfectly—Olympia is thriving as a big sister!

Ohanian heaps praise for Olympia’s role as an older sibling

In September 2024, as the buzz of Athlos NYC kicked off, Alexis Ohanian took a moment to celebrate his family. At the grand opening on September 26, he was joined by his daughter Olympia for an interview that melted hearts. When asked about Olympia’s personality beyond her social media fame, Ohanian couldn’t help but glow with pride. “Olympia is easily the most amazing little human I have met, and she’s a great big sister,” he said, showcasing just how much he adores his two daughters—Olympia, born in 2017, and Adira, who joined the family in 2023.

But Ohanian didn’t stop there; he also showered praise on his incredible wife, Serena Williams. “The one credit that I gotta give, Serena is an amazing mom,” he shared. “One of the things we do is just really prioritize trying to show up for our kids, and it’s a great way to say take your daughter to work.” Even amidst the whirlwind of meetings for Athlos NYC, Ohanian makes sure to keep his family at the forefront. It’s all about those precious moments together!

While he’s clearly thrilled with his two daughters, Ohanian hinted that the family might not be expanding anytime soon. In a July 2024 podcast chat with chef Jose Andres, he reflected on their family planning: “As a fellow girl dad, you know, I don’t know if we’ll have more kids.” He continued with heartfelt enthusiasm, saying, “With two daughters, I have my whole worldview turned upside down. And it was so eye-opening and I love it. They are such sweet, kind, wonderful creatures. I just love them.” It’s clear that no matter how busy life gets, Alexis Ohanian treasures every moment with his family!