Founded in 2005 by Steve Huffman and Alexis Ohanian while they were students at the University of Virginia, Reddit has grown into one of the most visited websites in the world. Often called the front page of the internet, Reddit hosts over 100,000 active communities covering virtually every topic imaginable. Users submit content, vote on it, and engage in discussions across subreddits. Reddit played a pivotal role in cultural moments like the GameStop short squeeze and has become a major platform for news, entertainment, and niche hobbyist communities. The company went public in March 2024, raising over $748 million in its IPO.
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Steve Huffman
Founder / CEO
Steve Huffman, also known online as spez, is the co-founder and CEO of Reddit. He co-founded Reddit at age 22 after being encouraged by Paul Graham to build a social news site. After leaving Reddit in 2009, he returned as CEO in 2015 to revive the platform, overseeing its significant growth into one of the world's most visited websites and its eventual IPO in 2024.
Alexis Ohanian
Co-Founder
Alexis Ohanian is the co-founder of Reddit and a prominent tech investor and entrepreneur. After leaving Reddit, he co-founded Initialized Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm. He is also a vocal advocate for internet freedom and entrepreneurship. Ohanian is married to tennis legend Serena Williams and has been an outspoken supporter of diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.
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