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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 Jack Dorsey (and you) should pay attention to this proposed charity law in CaliforniaWhy Jack Dorsey (and you) should pay attention to this proposed charity law in California
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    The new bill would uncover how often rich people are violating the spirit of donor-advised funds.

    By Theodore Schleifer
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    A new generation of philanthropists are ticked off at Trump — and their parentsA new generation of philanthropists are ticked off at Trump — and their parents
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    Today’s rich heirs want to beat Trump. They may have to beat their families first.

    By Theodore Schleifer
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    A new MIT report on Jeffrey Epstein raises questions about how much to blame billionaires like Bill GatesA new MIT report on Jeffrey Epstein raises questions about how much to blame billionaires like Bill Gates
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    How complicit was Silicon Valley?

    By Theodore Schleifer
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    How Silicon Valley’s secretive donor group plans to beat TrumpHow Silicon Valley’s secretive donor group plans to beat Trump
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    Mind the Gap plans to spend $140 million in 2020, per leaked documents.

    By Theodore Schleifer
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    Inside the secretive Silicon Valley group that has funneled over $20 million to DemocratsInside the secretive Silicon Valley group that has funneled over $20 million to Democrats
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    There’s a reason you haven’t heard of Mind the Gap: Its “raison d’être is stealth.”

    By Theodore Schleifer
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    Google’s Larry Page gave $400 million in Christmas donations. Not a penny went straight to charity.Google’s Larry Page gave $400 million in Christmas donations. Not a penny went straight to charity.
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    How Silicon Valley billionaires skirt charity rules each holiday season.

    By Theodore Schleifer
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    Most investors don’t want to touch media anymore. But Axios is going to raise another $20 million.Most investors don’t want to touch media anymore. But Axios is going to raise another $20 million.
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    The new deal should value the political publisher at $200 million or more.

    By Peter Kafka and Theodore Schleifer
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    Pete Buttigieg is raising money from Silicon Valley’s billionaires — even as Elizabeth Warren attacks him for itPete Buttigieg is raising money from Silicon Valley’s billionaires — even as Elizabeth Warren attacks him for it
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    The families of Eric Schmidt, Reed Hastings, and Sergey Brin are hosting a fundraiser for Buttigieg on Monday.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    A new way 2020 candidates want to win your vote: tracking your phone’s location
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    The fight for your phone is “where the game is going to be played.”

    By Theodore Schleifer
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    The Gates Foundation has enormous impact. Its CEO leaving could have an enormous impact, too.The Gates Foundation has enormous impact. Its CEO leaving could have an enormous impact, too.
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    Sue Desmond-Hellmann has helped Bill Gates spend $5 billion a year.

    By Theodore Schleifer