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Alexis Ohanian Is Bullish on Women’s Sports
- Ohanian led Angel City FC's 2020 entry into the NWSL, signaling his early commitment to women’s sports investments.
- Disney and Willow Bay’s 2024 acquisition of Angel City underscored rising expansion fees and market growth.
- Athlos, launched by Ohanian, has offered lucrative prizes and drawn blue-chip sponsors like Tiffany and Toyota.
- Ohanian expanded into League One Volleyball, buying a Los Angeles franchise through Seven Seven Six.
- Ohanian holds a minority stake in Chelsea FC Women, extending his influence beyond the U.S. market.
- Ohanian previously resigned from Reddit’s board to focus on women’s sports, signaling prioritization of this sector.
- NWSL reported year-over-year growth in TV viewership and streams, reflecting rising interest in women’s soccer.
- Ohanian envisions continued growth across brands and leagues, comparing sports marketing to consumer product competition.
- The profile notes Ohanian’s ongoing influence in growing audiences and franchise values through women’s sports.
- The TIME profile frames Ohanian’s efforts within the TIME100 Impact Awards initiative.
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