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Theodore Schleifer

Theodore Schleifer

Former Senior Reporter, Money and Influence, Recode

    Latest articles by Theodore Schleifer

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    Why Silicon Valley’s accomplishments on gender diversity are not as good as they seemWhy Silicon Valley’s accomplishments on gender diversity are not as good as they seem
    Technology

    How title inflation in Silicon Valley hurts diversity efforts.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Big Tech opponent Bernie Sanders raises more money from Big Tech employees than anyone elseBig Tech opponent Bernie Sanders raises more money from Big Tech employees than anyone else
    Technology

    Sanders, an avowed democratic socialist, has been highly critical of tech companies. Their employees don’t seem to mind.

    By Theodore Schleifer and Rani Molla
    Technology
    Jeff Bezos could set a record in luxury real estate (Update: He did it)Jeff Bezos could set a record in luxury real estate (Update: He did it)
    Technology

    What a $100 million home purchase would say about Amazon’s founder.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Tech billionaires are funding the Democratic Party whether Democrats like it or notTech billionaires are funding the Democratic Party whether Democrats like it or not
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    New records show that while Democrats might bash Silicon Valley, they’ll need its money to take on Trump.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    A new social network makes an old bet: That we want to hear from rich peopleA new social network makes an old bet: That we want to hear from rich people
    Technology

    But do people care anymore what tech billionaires have to say?

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Elizabeth Warren’s ban on tech money seems more symbolic than anything elseElizabeth Warren’s ban on tech money seems more symbolic than anything else
    Technology

    Fundraising bans are easy to announce, but they’re open to interpretation.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Tulsi Gabbard asked Twitter’s Jack Dorsey to hold a fundraiser for her. He said no.Tulsi Gabbard asked Twitter’s Jack Dorsey to hold a fundraiser for her. He said no.
    Technology

    Tulsi Gabbard also might want to break up Jack Dorsey’s company.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Marc Benioff picks a new fight with Silicon Valley — over treesMarc Benioff picks a new fight with Silicon Valley — over trees
    Technology

    One of tech’s most divisive CEOs thinks his peers need to help plant 1 trillion trees.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Mike Bloomberg throws shade at Joe Biden as a looming “lame duck”Mike Bloomberg throws shade at Joe Biden as a looming “lame duck”
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    Bloomberg behind closed doors.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Bloomberg plans to make a secret pitch to Silicon Valley billionaires, showing he’s not afraid to schmooze Big TechBloomberg plans to make a secret pitch to Silicon Valley billionaires, showing he’s not afraid to schmooze Big Tech
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    Tech leaders like Ron Conway are set to meet with Bloomberg on Thursday.

    By Theodore Schleifer