‘They’re Always Paying Attention’ – Millionaire Alexis Ohanian Fights for Higher Purpose as Money Takes Backseat Over Daughters

Serena Williams‘ husband, Alexis Ohanian, is a man who knows which side his bread is buttered on! Even if he is doing well in business, his girls are always his first focus. Ohanian makes calculated investments in their name with the goal of safeguarding their future. More recently, he has also spoken up for the greater good, fighting for his daughter’s financial stability and self-determination.

In a recent podcast conversation on ‘Business Dad’ with Shane Battier, Ohanian emphasized creating a legacy for his daughter to look up to in the future. Battier highlighted how he had worked for kids, to grow around with the help of scholarships, creating an atmosphere to inspire people all over the world.

He said, “You know, over the last 10 years, the bay charge Foundation, we’ve given away over $3 million in college scholarships, our job is to pay it forward and make this world a better place. And so it’s about creating an atmosphere of inspiration for people to say, You know what, I can do that, when you see that in your mind. It’s amazing what you can accomplish.” 

To which, Ohanian answered, “Yes, it’s that legacy I hope my kids know me for because I do think a lot about that. And the work that I do now and the places I spend my time because you’re right, they’re always paying attention.”

The 40-year-old businessman discussed his attempts to shield his kids from the spotlight earlier this year, stressing the value of fostering a strong sense of self-worth separate from their parents’ notoriety. He talked about how important it is to him that his children feel appreciated for who they are as individuals and not for the fame of their parents.

A few months ago, the co-founder of Reddit reaffirmed this point, emphasizing that he wanted his kids to grow up with a healthy and grounded upbringing and realize their own value and potential. Alexis Ohanian stated, “The thing I know I wanted to shield them from was this idea that they are special just because of who their parents are. They are special, but for other reasons. Reasons of their own accounting and agency.”

However, Serena Williams’s husband made a daring comment as a result of Olympia, her six-year-old daughter, becoming successful in business early on. Because of the wise investments made by Alexis Ohanian, Olympia is now the youngest owner in professional sports.

Serena Williams’ husband’s bold statement on daughter being early in the business 

A few months ago, the 40-year-old American businessman shared his reasoning for giving his 6-year-old daughter ownership stakes in two professional sports teams at such an early age on his Instagram account. In the post, he emphasized his commitment to securing his kids’ future prosperity and empowerment by expressing his wish to leave a lasting legacy for them.

Along with that, he added, “I want to build a legacy for my children,” to that message. Ohanian is devoted as a parent and prioritizes his duties in raising and caring for his daughter’s future, despite his public advocacy. Ohanian tries to give his daughter a nurturing and encouraging atmosphere so she can flourish on her own by striking a balance between his personal obligations and his public advocacy.