‘I Was Sad..’- 3 Weeks After Elon Musk’s Twitter Revamp, $15,000,000,000 Flashback Brought to the Fore as Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian Dishes Out Verdict

In a candid video on his Twitter account, Alexis Ohanian, who co-founded Reddit and is married to tennis legend Serena Williams, shared his thoughts about Twitter’s recent change to “X”. Ohanian’s thoughts carried a hint of nostalgia as he talked about branding and how strong belief can drive change.

This unexpected voice brings not only a sense of novelty to the discourse but also a rich blend of nostalgia and seasoned insight, drawing parallels from his own journey with Reddit’s humble beginnings.

Serena Williams’ husband Alexis  Ohanian’s reflections on Twitter’s transformation

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“Rest in peace, Twitter bird,” Ohanian began, his words echoing the collective sentiment of many who mourned the iconic avian logo that had adorned Twitter for years.

Ohanian bid goodbye to the iconic Twitter bird, echoing the feelings of many who were attached to the old logo. “As a guy who created the Reddit mascot,” he continued, “I was sad. That little blue bird was pretty iconic.” Ohanian said, acknowledging the attachment people have to symbols. He recognized that Elon Musk’s plans for Twitter, now known as “X”, go beyond just a social media platform.

Ohanian compared this to Facebook’s transformation into Meta and noted that while Meta signaled a drastic shift, “X” still holds onto the essence of Twitter. People are still using and talking about “Twitter” and “Tweeting”, and Ohanian believes the new name might eventually catch on too.

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However, Ohanian’s perspective was nuanced. He acknowledged that Elon Musk’s vision for Twitter, now “X”, stretches beyond the confines of social media.

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He contrasted this with Facebook’s transition to Meta, highlighting that while the latter’s change was driven by a radical shift in direction, Twitter’s essence still resonates with users. “People are still using ‘Twitter,’ and they’re saying ‘Twitter’,” Ohanian noted, emphasizing the familiarity of the term “Tweeting” and its potential resilience against the new name, “X”.

Ohanian’s wisdom for tech innovators

Drawing from his own experience with Reddit, Ohanian shared stories from its early days. He remembered designing Reddit’s mascot, “snoo”, back in college, despite facing doubts and negativity. Even the name “Reddit” wasn’t well-received by everyone, with some thinking it could harm the company’s future.

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In the video, Ohanian shared a crucial lesson for aspiring entrepreneurs, one that he had learned through adversity. “Founders have that conviction and strength,” he affirmed, “and it’s okay if even your co-founder or investor tells you this is a stupid idea.” Ohanian stressed the importance of questioning oneself.

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In a world where changes like rebranding can cause curiosity and controversy, Ohanian’s thoughts connect the early days of Reddit to Twitter’s bold step into the unknown. As technology changes, one thing stays the same: a strong idea can succeed, even if it takes a new form.

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