Massive $100,000 Move Proves That Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian Is One of the Rare Tech Entrepreneurs Who Takes Climate Change Seriously

20th April, 2023

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In a recent Instagram post, Ohanian announced that the 776 Foundation was looking for ‘2023 Climate Fellows’. He also revealed that applicants have limited time on their hands to send in their applications.

Alexis Ohanian is a strong advocate for women's empowerment and gender equality in sports, and has now turned his attention towards raising awareness about the dangers of climate change. 


Alexis Ohanian promises $100,000 grant for selected applicants.

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In a move that’s sure to motivate applicants, Serena’s supportive husband also promised to give selected applicants $100,000 in grants via the 776 Foundation.

Ohanian’s Instagram post mentioned that potential applicants only had a week to send in their applications.

What did Ohanian say?

“🚨You have ONE WEEK LEFT to apply to get $100,000 from me personally via my @776foundation to take a big swing to fight Climate Change as a 2023 #ClimateFellow! 🚨 🌍 Apply from anywhere in the world at 776.org 💪“.

In the post, Ohanian wrote,



Ohanian’s stance on climate change.

Ohanian answered the question with, “Yes. If I could do it all over again, I think, yeah, climate tech is the kind of company I would start today.”

Ohanian was asked, “You’ve said if you were starting your career today, you would be focused on climate issues?”



He also reflects on how the human collective has to unite in keeping climate change at bay.

“The greatest existential threat we have is the threat to climate. In many ways, if we don’t solve that problem, nothing else is going to matter in 100 years.”


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