First Principles Consultants on Instagram: "Steve Huffman is the co-founder and CEO of Reddit, one of the world’s largest online discussion platforms. Along with Alexis Ohanian and Aaron Swartz, he launched Reddit in 2005. Huffman later returned as CEO in 2015, guiding the company’s growth into a global hub for communities, conversations, and internet culture. #firstprinciples"

Entrepreneur Archived on Instagram: "Reddit, now a global hub with over 1.7 billion monthly visitors, started out with a clever illusion. In its earliest days, founders Alexis Ohanian and Steve Huffman posted nearly all the content themselves—using fake usernames to make the platform feel alive. This wasn't deception for deception's sake—it was strategy. By simulating a bustling community, they sparked genuine user interest and engagement. It's a powerful reminder that early-stage growth often d