Early Life and Education of Alexis Ohanian: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Alexis Ohanian. A timeline of key moments.

Alexis Ohanian is an American internet entrepreneur and investor, most recognized as the co-founder and former executive chairman of Reddit. Beyond Reddit, he co-founded Initialized Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm, and contributed to the launch of Hipmunk, a travel search website. He also established Breadpig, a social enterprise. Furthermore, Ohanian served as a partner at Y Combinator, a startup accelerator and venture capital firm, showcasing his broad involvement in the tech and startup landscape.

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April 24, 1983: Alexis Ohanian Born

On April 24, 1983, Alexis Kerry Ohanian was born. He is an American internet entrepreneur and investor, best known as the co-founder and former executive chairman of Reddit.

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2001: Commencement Address

In 2001, Alexis Ohanian delivered a commencement address at Merriweather Post Pavilion, after attending Howard High School in Ellicott City, Maryland.

2005: Graduation and Pitch to Y Combinator

In 2005, Alexis Ohanian graduated from the University of Virginia with degrees in commerce and history. He and Steve Huffman pitched MyMobileMenu to Y Combinator, leading to the concept for reddit.com.

2008: Death of Mother

In 2008, Alexis Ohanian's mother, Anke, died from brain cancer.

April 2015: Tour of COAF-Supported Villages in Armenia

In April 2015, Alexis Ohanian visited Armenia and toured Children of Armenia Fund (COAF)-supported villages in rural Armenia on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide.

December 29, 2016: Engagement to Serena Williams

On December 29, 2016, Alexis Ohanian became engaged to Olympian tennis player Serena Williams.

July 17, 2017: Apple Released Hijab Emoji

On July 17, 2017, Apple released its version of the hijab emoji, after Alexis Ohanian worked with Rayouf Alhumedhi to campaign for it earlier that year.

September 1, 2017: Birth of Daughter

On September 1, 2017, Alexis and Serena Williams' daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian, was born in West Palm Beach, Florida.

November 16, 2017: Marriage to Serena Williams

On November 16, 2017, Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams married in New Orleans. Guests included Beyoncé, Anna Wintour, Kelly Rowland and Kim Kardashian.

June 2019: Plans to Push for Federal Paid Family Leave

In June 2019, Alexis Ohanian announced his plans to bring the pledge to lawmakers on Capitol Hill in late 2019 to push for passage of federal paid family leave legislation.