Alexis Ohanian, Angel Investor

Alexis Ohanian Sr. is best known as a Co‑Founder of Reddit, where he helped grow the platform into one of the world’s most influential online communities. Alexis also served as Executive Chair and Board Member of Reddit from 2014 to 2020, guiding its resurgence and expansion. His career reflects a consistent focus on building platforms that empower communities and creators. Beyond Reddit, Alexis co‑founded the Institute on Higher Awesome Studies and has become a prominent advocate for entrepreneurship, inclusion, and innovation in technology and venture capital. As an angel investor, Alexis has backed more than 170 startups across consumer, fintech, sports, and AI. His investments include Alchemize Fightwear (sports apparel), GammaTime (AI tools), Jabbr (social platform), Laurel (AI productivity), Chelsea Web Design (digital services), BirthFund (healthtech), Shef (food marketplace), TMRW Sports (sports innovation), Pulp Culture (consumer wellness), and Altan Insights (alternative assets), reflecting his interest in ventures that combine technology with cultural impact.