Alexis Ohanian

Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) is known for its sprawling communities and viral "Ask Me Anything" posts. Its journey has also been filled with quirky milestones and lesser-known stories.  As Reddit turns 20 years old, it remains a hub for both mainstream news and the internet's most obscure trivia.  Here...

As Reddit Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) celebrates its 20th anniversary, CTO Chris Slowe discussed how the platform's unique blend of AI-powered search and human-driven content distinguishes it from both traditional search engines like Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google and AI companies like...

President Donald Trump told reporters on Sunday that an agreement to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations to a non-Chinese buyer is expected to be finalized before the April 5 deadline.  The Details: President Trump set the Saturday deadline for a sale in January under a 2024 law requiring ByteDance...

Silicon Valley is buzzing over Doji, a new AI-powered fashion app that lets users create lifelike avatars of themselves and virtually try on clothing—so much so that Reddit Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) co-founder Alexis Ohanian has invested in the company. What Happened: Launched in January 2024, Doji is a...

Two experienced social media entrepreneurs are uniting in an effort to bring back Digg, the former "homepage of the internet." What Happened: Digg founder Kevin Rose and Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) co-founder Alexis Ohanian have teamed up to acquire and reboot Digg, a move that comes while Ohanian is also...

Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit Inc. (NYSE:RDDT), announced his intentions to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations and transition it to a blockchain-based platform on Tuesday. What Happened: Ohanian confirmed the ambitious plan via an X post, stating, “I’m officially...

The White House is now on Reddit (NYSE:RDDT), which means you can get hurricane information and updates from the American government the same place retail investors have scoured for trading tips and investment ideas. What Happened: Reddit has an official White House account, which is currently...

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian and rapper Flavor Flav are helping athlete Veronica Fraley financially. Ohanian is also the husband of tennis legend Serena Williams. What Happened: On Thursday, Fraley, a discus thrower who is participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics, took to X, formerly Twitter,...

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is turning his attention to helping creators in the artificial intelligence sector. What Happened: The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback is launching Lumi Story AI, an artificial intelligence company backed by Seven Seven Six, the venture capital firm co...

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger rejoined the company in the CEO role in November 2022. In addition to leading Disney, Iger may soon add sports team owner to his list of titles. What Happened: Disney is no stranger to sports with its ESPN brand and previous ownership of the Anaheim...

A known blockchain advocate, Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of social media platform Reddit Inc. (NYSE:RDDT), highlighted the Democrats who crossed party lines to support a pro-crypto legislation in the Senate Thursday. What Happened: The U.S. Senate joined the House of Representatives in repealing a...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that Alexis Ohanian is no longer affiliated with Reddit. Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT), shared his thoughts on the common misconceptions about task management among startup founders. What Happened: On...

Alexis Ohanian, a co-founder of Reddit, foresees a future where artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology, the backbone of the popular cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), intersect, generating a fresh demand for image verification. What Happened: Ohanian expressed his thoughts on...

The Reddit Inc (NYSE:RDDT) IPO was one of the most anticipated public debuts in recent years and saw shares soar after going public. Three of the company's top executives sold portions of their ownership stakes as part of the IPO process and missed out on millions of dollars in gains. What Happened...

In a strategic move, Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit, is setting his sights on the burgeoning U.S.-Japan chip sector through his venture capital firm Seven Seven Six. What Happened: Ohanian is targeting tech investments in Japan, with a keen focus on reinforcing the U.S.-Japan chip...