Leveling the Playing Field: Alexis Ohanian on Women's Sports and the Future of Media
Lunch: 12:30 pm
Conversation and Q&A: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
The Paley Center for Media, 25 West 52 Street, NYC
Join us for a conversation with Alexis Ohanian, founder of Reddit and Seven Seven Six and a prominent investor in women's sports, as we explore his groundbreaking work in elevating women's athletics. From Ohanian’s strategic investments in Angel City FC and ATHLOS, to his recent gift to the University of Virginia's women’s basketball program, to innovative media projects like “The Offseason” and Inner Circle, Ohanian will discuss his views on what is coming next as a new era continues to dawn for women in sports. He will share his insights on building sustainable business models, fostering diverse fan communities, and driving cultural change within the sports industry. This event is moderated by Louisa Thomas, staff writer at The New Yorker.
In Person:
Alexis Ohanian, Founder & General Partner, Seven Seven Six; Co-Founder & Former Executive Chairman, Reddit
Moderator:
Louisa Thomas, Staff Writer, The New Yorker
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Alexis Ohanian
Founder & General Partner, Seven Seven Six; Co-Founder & Former Executive Chairman, Reddit
Alexis Ohanian is a tech founder and venture capitalist. He is the Co-Founder and former Executive Chairman of Reddit, one of the largest websites in the U.S. currently valued at more than $25B. In 2020, he founded Seven Seven Six, a new firm built like a technology company that deploys venture capital with over $1B in assets under management. He is the founding control owner of Angel City Football Club and Los Angeles Golf Club, and the founder of Athlos. In 2022, he launched the 776 Foundation to support marginalized individuals and announced a $20M commitment to climate action through his new 776 Fellowship Program. He's written a national bestselling book, Without Their Permission, and also created the Business Dad Podcast to interview fathers about what it means to be a dad in today’s world balancing family and career.
Louisa Thomas
Staff Writer, The New Yorker
Louisa Thomas is a staff writer at The New Yorker, where she writes the weekly Sporting Scene column. She is also the author of several books, including Louisa: The Extraordinary Life of Mrs. Adams, a biography of John Quincy Adams's wife, and the co-author, with her husband, John Urschel, of Mind and Matter: A Life in Math and Football. She teaches creative nonfiction writing at Harvard.
