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Alexis Ohanian on Reddit's potential IPO & more | E1893

Feb 7, 2024

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Ron Biscardi discusses the future of conference apps, while Alexis Ohanian talks about Reddit's potential IPO. They also touch on Reddit's success, challenges faced by venture funds, and the power of community in sustaining Reddit.

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Quick takeaways

Building a strong community is crucial for the longevity of platforms like Reddit.

Building strong relationships with founders can benefit investors in the long run.

Cerebro, a platform by Alexis Ohanian's venture firm 776, helps measure and track the impact of initiatives.

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The Power of Community in Sustaining Reddit

The longevity of Reddit can largely be attributed to the power of its community. Even during the years when it was part of Conde Nast, the community kept engaging and growing, keeping Reddit alive. This loyalty and engagement allowed Reddit to succeed, even without much active input from its owners. It showcases the importance of building and nurturing a strong community.

Introduction

2min

Changes in Investment Portfolio and Market Trends

9min

Challenges Faced by Venture Funds and Optimism for the IPO Market

2min

Sovereign Wealth Funds and Emerging Managers

9min

Investment criteria, sponsor advertisement, and app expansion plans

5min

Efficient Updates and Information Sharing with Allocators

2min

Building Relationships and the Significance of Having a Strong Network

6min

The Power of Community in Sustaining Reddit

22min

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Todays show:

Jason talks with Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian about their pending IPO (2:48), advice he tells young people starting out at his firm (13:51), then Ron Biscardi discusses the future of the iConnections conference (47:01), and more!

LINKS:

Check out Reddit: ⁠https://www.reddit.com/

Check out iConnections: https://iconnections.io/

Follow Alexis:

X: https://twitter.com/alexisohanian

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisohanian/

Follow Ron:

X: ⁠https://twitter.com/rbiscardi⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-biscardi-79063/⁠

Follow Jason:

X: ⁠https://twitter.com/jason⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jason⁠