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Alexis Ohanian is an American entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Reddit, one of the world’s most popular social news and discussion platforms. Ohanian is also a prominent advocate for open internet and net neutrality, and he has invested in numerous startups through his venture capital firm, Initialized Capital. In addition to his work in tech, Ohanian is involved in philanthropy, supporting causes related to women’s rights, education, and social justice. He is married to tennis star Serena Williams, and together they advocate for gender equality and inclusive leadership. Ohanian’s influence in the tech world and his commitment to social impact have made him a respected figure in both business and activism.
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Neal Stephenson
Creativity, Inc
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Super Pumped
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The Great CEO Within: The Tactical Guide to Company Building
Matt Mochary
So Good They Can't Ignore You
Cal Newport
Who
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Permanent Record
Edward Snowden
Rage Becomes Her
Soraya Chemaly
How To Win Friends and Influence People
Dale Carnegie
The Ride of a Lifetime
Robert Iger
Why We Sleep
Matthew Walker
Indistractable
Nir Eyal
Billion Dollar Whale
Tom Wright, Bradley Hope
Slaughterhouse-Five
Kurt Vonnegut
American Kingpin
Nick Bilton
White Fragility
Dr. Robin DiAngelo
Hatching Twitter
Nick Bilton
Order without Design
Alain Bertaud
Masters of Doom
David Kushner
Influence
Robert B. Cialdini, PhD
Superforecasting
Philip E. Tetlock, Dan Gardner
The Giving Tree
Shel Silverstein
Shoe Dog
Phil Knight
Hooked
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