I'm probably the worst Silicon Valley insider ever. I don't hang out with Silicon Valley people. — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
I often think of a quote from entrepreneur Jim Rohn: 'You are the average of the five people you spend the most… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Because it's so empowering, I want people to think about being entrepreneurial regardless. They don't have to start companies, but that's what… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
People want a remarkable experience; it's what they'll talk about, largely because the bar has been set so low by so many… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
I try to help founders as much as I can, but so many of us we won't even take meetings with people… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
The first step, and the thing that everyone has to do right on the Internet is make something people want. — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
The reason people need advice on using social media is that they're a much more complex and nuanced way to communicate than… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
I don't have a crystal ball, but if you can ever put yourself in a situation where you are indispensable - where… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Pitch tip: Speak confidently about your product, but be able to admit when you need more information, and get it to the… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Waking up every morning with a company is a lot of pressure. But when you're aware of what other people are waking… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
The problem is these politicians have very, very big interests in being re-elected, and the money that gets them there is provided… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
I actually haven't even found a curriculum in America that is really preparing people for this 21st century world. — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
I guess if you include contractors that are six or seven people working on reddit, but when we got acquired there were… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
It's so fantastic to see redditors thriving because Reddit was able to be a part of their journey. Over the last decade,… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Even if you have no interest in starting a company, having the experience of having ideas and doing them, that's muscle to… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Like most entrepreneurs, getting motivated to work has never been a problem for me; focus comes through delegating tasks to the best… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Net neutrality is one where we the people are definitely on the ropes. — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
If you have things or are involved with things that turn on, it's going to have code. And there are so many… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Unless it's really an emergency, I'm not going to bother you. And you can see people chafe at that. 'You're in the… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
What makes Reddit special is that people feel free to express themselves. Where we want to draw the line is where that… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Facebook makes me hate the people I know, and Reddit makes me love the people I don't. — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Being effective at social media, whether for business or personal use, means capturing people who have short attention spans. They're only a… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
It's a lot easier to convince uninformed people than it is to convince politicians. — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Reddit was created for people to speak freely and authentically and also for us to protect and value privacy. We're sort of… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
The people who are going to be succeeding are not going to be waiting around for anyone's permission. — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Our competition has always been anything that is wasting your time when you're bored at work. In a broad sense. We want people to… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Everything is derivative. Everything is a remix, and we all stand on the shoulders of giants - a great phrase. — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Let's say you're all worried about student-loan debt and you need to have steady income. That doesn't have to be your everything. — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
I'm probably the worst Silicon Valley insider ever. I don't hang out with Silicon Valley people. — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Every founder has to delude themselves into thinking, "Yes, it's going to be big. It's going to take over the world." — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Love making jewelry? Awesome! Find blogs that inspire you, follow people on social media who have great taste, start an Etsy store, and borrow… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Hundreds of these companies I've seen since the beginning stages - including Dropbox and Airbnb - one of them has actually been crushed by… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Until we actually get legislation that protects our rights online, we will continue to fight against stupid, lobbyist-bought legislation. We want bills that protect… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
I often think of a quote from entrepreneur Jim Rohn: 'You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.'… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Because it's so empowering, I want people to think about being entrepreneurial regardless. They don't have to start companies, but that's what makes them… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
People want a remarkable experience; it's what they'll talk about, largely because the bar has been set so low by so many companies. — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
My entire career has been built on the understanding that I am not only not the smartest person in the room, I am definitely… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
