Alexis Ohanian
Reddit/Initialized; founder stories, early‑stage building, and investing perspectives.
PalabraAI Acquires Talo AI, Adds Live Translation
Big news for 776 co @PalabraAI: they just acquired @Talo_AI Their API already powers enterprise tools and custom apps & now they’re bringing real-time translation to video calls and live events. Oh, and they also snagged #1 Product of the Day on @ProductHunt https://t.co/01q2UK41XI
Five Years Later: 776 Co Hits Milestone
CONGRATS to 776 co @RiversidedotFM which we seeded 5 years ago when they were just starting out — wow what a run, and still just getting started. https://t.co/0AJtwZZqg2
Laurel Turns Invisible Work Patterns Into Actionable AI Insights
When it comes to AI, most firms are flying blind. But @getlaurel was built to show how people REALLY spend time, turning invisible work patterns into data that leaders can act on. Their latest report has the receipts ↓ https://t.co/0EQksPzRDU
Invest $1M, Reap $150M: Women’s Soccer Boom
At @FortuneMagazine Global Forum, I shared about my ~$1M “overpayment” to help start @weareangelcity in 2020. Now, @NWSL expansion fees are ~$150M. That's a 150x return in 5 years. Billion-dollar women’s teams are coming soon. I hope @ChelseaFCW is one of...
AI Revolutionizing Finance, Fueling Our VC-Backed Startup
I had a great time with my friends at Corient yesterday keynoting their annual summit. AI is undoubtedly changing all the things that we do in finance (and every industry!) and it's never felt better to be building a tech...
Fireside Chat with Ro CEO Z Reitano Inspires
Dropped by Ro HQ today to fireside with my friend & Ro CEO @ZReitano — I could chop it up with this guy for hours. https://t.co/6UwXiEVXum
Genetic Insights for All: Empowering Family Health Decisions
I invested in @nucleusgenomics because they’re building something EVERYONE should have access to - genetic insights that empower families to make better health decisions. That kind of awareness should be universal. https://t.co/2y3SBIRiC5
From Reddit to Sports Investing: Backing Fan‑Fervent Teams
Had a great time on Portfolio Players talking about my journey from Reddit to sports investing. I shared why I backed @weareangelcity and @ChelseaFCW, two teams with massive, passionate fanbases that were clearly worthy of investment... https://t.co/88GaHJKajo
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People‑first Software Finally Eases DMV Appointment Headaches
When was the last time booking a DMV appointment didn’t make you want to scream? Exactly. We need modern, people-first software for the public services we rely on – that's where @thekaizenlabs, our newest @sevensevensix co, comes in 💪 https://t.co/rnJQwEuJ1a
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776 Proudly Backs Founders Crafting Lasting Legacies
At 776, we strive to be the first backers of founders building a legacy with their work. Can't help but get fired up watching this. https://t.co/k16CvaWzbT
Strategic Operator Wanted as Growth & Biz Ops Lead
📣 KEY ROLE at 776CO: JUMP is looking for a strategic and execution-focused operator to be growth & biz ops lead (tell 'em I sent you!) https://t.co/Zp4yXl6Pks
Investing Early in Reusable Rockets Fuels Humanity's Future
Thanks @ABCSharkTank for having me in the tank last night 🦈 Had to shoutout @stoke_space, a 776co building reusable rockets that go toe-to-toe w/ SpaceX. We were their 1st investor b/c we saw a vision for humanity’s future Entrepreneurship at its best...
Clarifying: Our Firm Is 776, Not 777
Just to be SUPER clear, my firm is 776 (Seven Seven SIX) and has nothing to do with these apparent clowns at 777. https://t.co/tzeJO7yZ6P
Overstock Turned Into Environmental and Financial Gains
Proud to support entrepreneurs like @amritakbhasin via my Foundation who are tackling massive, overlooked problems in the supply chain and climate space. Amrita's journey building Sotira was just profiled in Forbes for turning overstock and short-dated inventory into both environmental and...
Highlighting My Top Pick From CP23 Deck
One of my favorite CP23 cards https://t.co/NhgpnZmX7Y
Executive‑Retail Dialogues Redefine Market Dynamics
Back at Reddit, we saw how powerful real conversations between companies & communities could be. That same energy is reshaping markets. @StakeholderLabs , a @sevensevensix co, just launched @Marketopolis with @Benzinga to help execs talk with retail investors, not at them.
Top NBA Owner Calls ATHLOS Conference Best Ever
The Friday Morning of ATHLOS, we held our first STARTING LINE CONFERENCE to bring together the best builders, owners, and investors at this intersection of emerging sports x tech. As always, we followed up with everyone to get feedback on how...
First‑Check Investors Celebrate Big Dreams and Community
Reminiscing on the @sevensevensix investor community event a few weeks back! Team-bonding, founders dreaming big and a room buzzing with possibility. Nights like this remind us why we love being the first check into founders with BIG ambitions. Some of us...
Software OS Boosts VC Firm Accountability and Transparency
The best part of building an operating system to run your VC firm is all the accountability and transparency it brings your org - all thanks to the magic of software. https://t.co/42TuNDK2Dx
AI-Designed Enzymes Boost Carbon Capture, Powered by LLMs
Incredible work by one of our 776 fellows, applying AI to engineer better carbon capture enzymes. Wild to see LLM's driving climate innovation already @hla_michael Check it out ⬇ https://t.co/YXyQUseoj3
Invest in Studio, Scale YouTube: Distribution Wins
Distribution is crucial. Founders-as-Creators trend is only gonna keep growing.
New Riverside Session Delivers Startup Advice and War Stories
Just wrapped a Riverside session with the Intro folks. Cannot wait for you to hear this. Dropping all kinds of startup advice and war stories. https://t.co/9l04HG9cYC