Alexis Ohanian, the Reddit Co-founder, shared intricate details about his humble beginnings with all his followers on Twitter. In 2017, the Mayor of the Internet married the legendary tennis player, Serena Williams. His list of achievements includes founding the social enterprise, Breadpig and assisting in the launch of the travel search website, Hipmunk. He was a partner at Y Combinator as well.
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Ohanian has been frequently seen cheering on his wife, Serena Williams, in the player’s box. In 2019, the tech investor’s net worth was estimated by Forbes to be $70 million. Recently, Ohanian tweeted out his first venture, which he started as a high schooler.
Serena Williams’ husband shares details about his beginnings
He has established a reputation as a prosperous businessman and generous benefactor. In 2011, Forbes named Ohanain one of the “30 Under 30” figures in the technology industry. He and, his wife, Serena Williams, have together amassed a massive net worth thanks to his success as an investor in various companies.
Together with Steve Huffman, a fellow Virginia graduate and business partner, Ohanian founded the social media platform Reddit. In his high school days, Ohanian worked at a Pizza Hut outlet. He recently shared on Twitter, ” The @pizzahut I worked at throughout high school is still here.”
The @pizzahut I worked at throughout highschool is still here. Dishwasher -> cook -> server! pic.twitter.com/hhbdOCihOk
— AlexisOhanian7️⃣7️⃣6️⃣ (@alexisohanian) November 19, 2022
Ohanian’s initial startup idea was to build a system that would enable people to place food orders using their mobile devices. Ohanian was allowed to enroll in the first class of Y Combinator even though their concept was turned down. They were asked to come up with a fresh idea. The following concept they proposed would eventually become Reddit.com.
Ohanian further added in his tweet the various ranks he once held at his old job. He shared, “Dishwasher -> cook -> server!”
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In the year 2015, Serena Williams first encountered the Reddit co-founder over breakfast in Rome. Later in New Orleans, the couple exchanged their vows in a celebrity-studded ceremony.
Alexis Ohanian and his famous notoriety
For those who are unaware, Reddit is a network of communities. There are more than 430 million active users on the platform, and as of 2021, the company was worth more than USD 10 billion. The tech investor is not yet a billionaire, despite Reddit having a billion-dollar valuation. His net worth is probably around $70 million. He invests frequently and plays around with his expertise in various businesses.
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He has made a sizable investment in the newly formed National Women’s Soccer League team, Angel City Football Club. He also made significant investments in cryptocurrencies and NFTs, despite recently declaring that he will only give his wife NFTs. Fans wish the power couple continued success as they already have, and certainly hope to see more of them on their respective social media pages. Let us know what you think of the power couple in the comments below.