Alexis Ohanian, Serena Williams’ husband and Reddit co-founder, reminisced about the website’s early days. He recalled how an essay by Paul Graham, co-founder of Y Combinator, propelled Reddit to fame.
Ohanian graduated from the University of Virginia with degrees in commerce and history but shifted his focus to building web applications. Alongside college roommate Steve Huffman, he developed MyMobileMenu, a food app, which was rejected by Y Combinator.
Undeterred, Ohanian and Huffman created Reddit, a social news and discussion platform. The website gained traction after Paul Graham’s essay went viral, drawing significant traffic.
In a recent X post, Ohanian praised Peer Richelsen, co-founder of (link unavailable), and reflected on Reddit’s pivotal moment. He described the experience as “surreal”.
Ohanian resigned as Reddit’s executive chairman in 2020 but continues to share insights from his entrepreneurial journey. His story highlights the power of perseverance and innovative thinking in shaping successful tech ventures.
