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Theodore Schleifer

Theodore Schleifer

Former Senior Reporter, Money and Influence, Recode

    Latest articles by Theodore Schleifer

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    The most important IPO for Silicon Valley in 2019 comes from Saudi ArabiaThe most important IPO for Silicon Valley in 2019 comes from Saudi Arabia
    Technology

    The Aramco IPO ushers in a new era of Saudi money in tech.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Big Tech’s best defense against Elizabeth Warren is that people have more important things to worry about
    Technology

    Warren tells Recode that Silicon Valley’s power “is a pocketbook issue.” Is she right?

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Nathan Latka is a bestselling author and tech podcast host. Is he also a con man?Nathan Latka is a bestselling author and tech podcast host. Is he also a con man?
    Podcast
    Technology

    “I’m the most sued podcaster and I love it.”

    By Jason Del Rey and Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Michael Bloomberg’s record-breaking ad campaign will be run on Facebook by one of its former top executivesMichael Bloomberg’s record-breaking ad campaign will be run on Facebook by one of its former top executives
    Technology

    Gary Briggs, who until last year was Facebook’s CMO, will oversee a high-stakes advertising campaign on his old platform.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Barack Obama tells Silicon Valley’s leading donors to “chill out” over differences between candidatesBarack Obama tells Silicon Valley’s leading donors to “chill out” over differences between candidates
    Technology

    “I don’t care” if it’s not “your perfect candidate.”

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Why a robot pizza startup could be worth $4 billionWhy a robot pizza startup could be worth $4 billion
    Technology

    Zume Pizza is a Silicon Valley punchline, but investors are pouring millions into it.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Google transformed the political advertising world with its reversal on targetingGoogle transformed the political advertising world with its reversal on targeting
    Technology

    Google’s decision puts new pressure on Facebook to change its policies on political ads.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Why Vice’s new CEO thinks Vice’s former, ousted CEO doesn’t get enough creditWhy Vice’s new CEO thinks Vice’s former, ousted CEO doesn’t get enough credit
    Technology

    “No one knows the brand better than he does.”

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Google’s former CEO just committed another $1 billion to charity. But he’s spending it on buzzwords.Google’s former CEO just committed another $1 billion to charity. But he’s spending it on buzzwords.
    Technology

    Schmidt could save an estimated 240,000 lives instead.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    One of Peter Thiel’s venture capital firms has devolved into legal chaosOne of Peter Thiel’s venture capital firms has devolved into legal chaos
    Technology

    Anonymous whistleblower complaints. Federal investigations. And, now, lawsuits.

    By Theodore Schleifer