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Without Their Permission: The Story of Reddit and a Blueprint for How to Change the World Paperback – Illustrated, March 1, 2016

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As Alexis Ohanian learned when he helped to co-found the immensely popular reddit.com, the internet is the most powerful and democratic tool for disseminating information in human history. And when that power is harnessed to create new communities, technologies, businesses or charities, the results can be absolutely stunning.

In this book, Alexis will share his ideas, tips and even his own doodles about harnessing the power of the web for good, and along the way, he will share his philosophy with young entrepreneurs all over the globe.

At 29, Ohanian has come to personify the dorm-room tech entrepreneur, changing the world without asking permission. Within a couple of years of graduating from the University of Virginia, Ohanian did just that, selling reddit for millions of dollars. He's gone on to start many other companies, like hipmunk and breadpig, all while representing Y Combinator and investing in over sixty other tech startups. Without Their Permission is his personal guidebook as to how other aspiring entrepreneurs can follow in his footsteps.
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"It's rare that a thirty-year-old has a memoir worth writing-let alone worth reading-but Alexis Ohanian's WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION is an exception. This book is full of useful advice for entrepreneurs of all ages, and Alexis describes his remarkable accomplishments with an endearing combination of geekiness, enthusiasm, and sincerity."
-Nate Silver, author and statistician, FiveThirtyEight blog, New York Times


"WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION shows how anyone can use the power of the Internet to make the world a much cooler place to live."
-Tony Hsieh, New York Times bestselling author of Delivering Happiness and CEO of Zappos.com, Inc.


"Software is eating the world and WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION is your ultimate cookbook."
-Marc Andreessen, cofounder and partner at Andreessen Horowitz


"In WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION, Alexis Ohanian shows you how to share your great ideas with an unlimited world online. Ohanian charts a course for you to build a business, or create a following, or just expand your world and those of people you haven't even met. What you'll learn from Ohanian isn't taught in any school or in any modern curricula. It is the knowledge of the future-to create a better world."
- Soledad O'Brien, Journalist, CEO, Starfish Media Group

"Alexis talking about the internet is like Sid Vicious talking about punk. Analysts merely adopted it, but Ohanian was born in it, molded by it, and is the voice of it. A fascinating story, but more importantly: a crucial insight into the healthy proactive mindset of the tech startup world that will keep defining the future."
- Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby, author of Anything You Want

About the Author

In additon to starting Reddit.com, Alexis Ohanian has also been instrumental in other successful online ventures, including HipMunk and BreadPig.

He lives in Brooklyn but remains a diehard fan of the Washington Redskins.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing; Reprint edition (March 1, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1455520012
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1455520015
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.2 inches
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Alexis Ohanian inspired me to publish his book in Armenian and start my business at the same time!What else can you tell about the book which inspires and hits the target that well?I highly recommend WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION to anyone who hasn't enjoyed it yet.Thank you, Alexis, for the sincerity, inspiration and subtle sense of humor provided by your book.
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mc706
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ for Anyone on the Internet or with An Idea
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2013
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Ever since I took the Skillshare class by Alexis Ohanian; "Making something people love" a few years back, he has been my paragon of start-up success. That class rekindled the fire inside of me that I had ever since I was little, to burning urge to create something and perfect it. So when I found that Alexis was writing Withouth Their Permission I had to pre-order the hard cover.

It finally arrived in the mail yesterday; and upon receiving it, I proceeded to read it cover to cover in the next few hours. My first reaction about the book I waited a few months for, written by the guy I hold in the highest respects, is just "Wow!". He delivered, by every sense of the word.

Without Their Permission: How the 21st Century will be Made no Managed, is a book about the power of the open internet. It is written in 3 parts; an introduction and background, the story of reddit and other successful startups changing the world, and the power of the internet and politics. The entire thing is well written, his story itself is quite an amazing one. His going from college student to start-up superstar is an inspiration to developers and innovators everywhere. He goes over his formula for startup success in the middle section of the book, and it had the same "go out and do it" effect that his class did.

As a writer, he was very entertaining and refreshing. It was a very relaxed and sometimes jovial tone, which kept me turning the pages and wanting to read more. The entire book read like you were sitting across the table from him in a coffee shop. It delivered its message in a fun and pleasurable to read way.

I would highly recommend this book to anybody who has ever had an idea or wants to pursue the American Dream via the Open Internet. It is all very sound advice and experiences that will help you map your course to success.
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ryan sansing
4.0 out of 5 stars This book will give a good insight for any aspiring entrepreneur in our context of ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2017
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Alexis Ohanian, 'mayor of the internet' and co-founder of Reddit, shares his life story so far and his insight into what makes a successful startup and his vision for the future fertility of tech innovation for humanity. This book will give a good insight for any aspiring entrepreneur in our context of click-bait culture. As an undergrad student at University of VA, Ohanian learned the value of actively participating in class and life. One day while sitting in a waffle house, he was struck by the notion that he should abandon the more rooted and conventional path of law and instead set sail on the seas of entrepreneurship. He and his friend Steve pitched and failed, then pitched again and succeeded big with Reddit. Ohanian goes on to share his wisdom gained over the following years creating and investing in over 60 startups through his work with Ycombinator. He gives essentials of modern entrepreneurship theory such as how to focus more on solving major problems for potential customers, with the added advice that in this culture of overlapping tech, there is plenty of opportunity to solve major problems that your customers don't even know they have. Ohanian expresses this enthusiasm for presentation, execution, and proper collaboration with genuine passion. I feel "Without Their Permission" is an important read to understand what's driving value and innovation in our world, yet if it was a novel, I would be a bit disappointed with the hero character. As the title suggests, there is a rebellious element to the story. Ohanian goes to battle against the corrupt and entrenched interests that are stifling growth and innovation when he works to rally the citizens of the free internet to fight legislation such as the Stop Online Piracy Act and PIPA. His political-philosophic reflections in some ways remind me of other free-market rhetoric. His identity as a child of the nineties is evident and I can relate. I grew up in the same town as Ohanian around the same time with a similar passion for computers, networks, and the potential future we were all looking forward to. He mentions at one point the importance of timing for turning a good idea into a good opportunity and his character as "mayor of the internet" and hero of this story is missing a big opportunity in making the innovations' value more sustainable. However, this book is not a novel, though it is an illuminating, worthwhile, and enjoyable read.
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Glenn H. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars The right attitude is your key to success, and this book
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2013
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Alexis Ohanian tells the very inspiring of story of his path from student to successful entrepreneur in a very funny and compelling voice. I've had the pleasure of seeing Alexis speak in person at an industry conference, 99u Pop-Up School in NYC, and in a smaller group at The Phat StartUp entrepreneurial meet-up group in NYC.

Alexis is a sincere and caring individual who genuinely gives a damn about other people. At the 99u event, he stood for well over an hour to shake hands and give time to anyone who was willing to wait their turn. He was the only industry "name" that did that over the two days I attended this conference. What struck me and quickly made him one of my favorite people is throughout the event, Alexis never lost his smile, never showed impatience. His positive, 'can-do', 'you-are-important-and-you-matter ' attitude is infectious. As soon as I learned he was speaking at The Phat Startup a few weeks later, I bought a ticket. He was just as gracious there and lifted the room.

As I read the book, I saw this positive and fun attitude in his humorous footnotes -- folks, that's the real deal, the real Alexis, not an editor. If you take nothing else away from this book (nearly impossible, there are little gems of stuff you can take away to build or improve any business or social enterprise) take this -- having a positive attitude and being able to laugh at yourself and others (respectfully!) will cost you nothing but will make you a very, very wealthy human being. It may even put a few more bucks in your pocket.

What was most refreshing was the journey of other individuals that Alexis will share with you. This was unexpected and moving. "Time" was one of my favorite songs growing up.

Buy the book and then donate it to someone who needs a hand with something and a couple of cheerleaders -- that will be you, Alexis, and the community of enthusiastic, positive doers that Alexis is inspiring.

Join the movement to "make the world suck less"
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Alejandro
5.0 out of 5 stars Todo bien.
Reviewed in Mexico on January 12, 2019
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Julie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Canada on May 3, 2016
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Highly recommend this book for anyone thinking about becoming an entrepreneur. The secret is to just go for it and deal with the bumps on the road along the way. Especially if you have no idea what you're doing. Very entertaining style of writing makes you want to know what happened next.
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David Zokhrabyan
5.0 out of 5 stars The story of Internet freedom
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2014
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It is hard to undervalue the importance of Reddit in the digital revolution that we are witnessing right now. As it says on Mob76Outlook, Reddit is one of the Internet's arteries.

Alexis Ohanian is a co-founder of Reddit and has all the grounds to write a book that tells the story of internet freedom through his personal projects and observations. This book is primarily for those who are just thinking to create a start-up and need someone prominent to tap them on the shoulder and say: you can do it boy!

I've already passed that point five months ago, but even for somebody who had already started a company it is a very interesting and entertaining read. Besides of tons of start-up tips and inside advice from Y Combinator, Reddit and Hipmunk you will enjoy Alexis's thoughts about the free internet. The two versions of his graduation speech in 2025 give two scenarios making it clear that we live in an age of fighting for internet freedom even though most of us don't realize it while enjoying it.
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Kristian James
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2018
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A really inspiring read that is a very honest, quick read
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John V
4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
Reviewed in Canada on January 23, 2014
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If you're looking for clues to how people will function and succeed in the future, read Ohanian. This book is much cheaper than an MBA :)
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