"Turpentine VC" | Venture Capital and Investing

E81: Inside Seven Seven Six with Alexis Ohanian [Classic Interview]

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Mar 11, 2025
Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and founder of Seven Seven Six, shares his incredible journey in the tech and venture capital worlds. He dives into how Seven Seven Six leverages technology to enhance accountability and support for founders. The importance of transparency in investment tracking is a key topic, as is the integration of software solutions that revolutionize venture practices. Alexis also paints a vision for building community infrastructure that fosters collaboration among creators and emphasizes the future of mentorship and innovation in venture capital.
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ANECDOTE

776 Origin Story

  • Alexis Ohanian co-founded Reddit and Initialized Capital, then launched 776 after leaving Initialized.
  • He returned to Reddit in 2014 as chairman to lead a turnaround, growing revenue significantly.
INSIGHT

776's Tech-Forward Approach

  • 776 operates as a "tech company that deploys venture capital," applying tech principles to investing.
  • Traditional VC lacks internal metrics and accountability, unlike other industries.
ADVICE

VC Software Due Diligence

  • When evaluating VC firms claiming to use software, ask about usage rates and importance.
  • Publicly display performance metrics to increase accountability and transparency, like 776 does.
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