Brew Markets Alexis Ohanian: Revisiting the Return of Trust and Fun to the Web
Dec 31, 2025
Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and a prominent venture capitalist, dives deep into the evolving landscape of the internet. He shares insights on why restoring human connection online is crucial. Alexis discusses his groundbreaking initiative, Athlos, the first women's-only professional track and field competition, and how he identified the untapped potential in women's sports. Additionally, he reflects on his complex relationship with Reddit and his concerns over AI-generated content compromising online trust.
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How A Viral Tweet Launched Angel City
- Alexis Ohanian described how a viral 2019 tweet about undervalued women's soccer sparked him to pursue ownership in the NWSL and found Angel City FC.
- He admitted in hindsight he should have bought the whole league in 2019 to rebuild operations like a tech product.
Treat Sports Like A Software Product
- Build sports properties 'software first' to run operations far more efficiently and scale with technology.
- Use prize money and sanctioned competition to make niche events commercially important outside major events like the Olympics.
Women Athletes Offer Stronger Early ROI
- Starting Athlos with women was a business decision because top female track athletes have larger social followings and attract tier-one sponsors.
- That social reach and sponsor demand made a women's-first strategy faster and more commercially viable.
