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Theodore Schleifer

Theodore Schleifer

Former Senior Reporter, Money and Influence, Recode

    Latest articles by Theodore Schleifer

    Technology
    Is the sky falling for tech IPOs? Two companies on Thursday — Pinterest and Zoom — tell different stories.Is the sky falling for tech IPOs? Two companies on Thursday — Pinterest and Zoom — tell different stories.
    Technology

    Microsoft has persistently tried to acquire Zoom, the video chat tool, sources tell Recode.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Here’s why some Silicon Valley families should remain nervous about the college admissions scandalHere’s why some Silicon Valley families should remain nervous about the college admissions scandal
    Technology
    Silicon Valley Democrats aren’t sure who they want as their nomineeSilicon Valley Democrats aren’t sure who they want as their nominee
    Technology

    Kamala Harris, Beto O’Rourke, and Cory Booker are battling it out in the fundraising streets of Silicon Valley.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Explainers
    Big money, small donors, and burn rates: what to watch for in 2020 campaigns’ new fundraising reportsBig money, small donors, and burn rates: what to watch for in 2020 campaigns’ new fundraising reports
    Explainers

    Bernie Sanders is leading the pack. Here’s how to read the FEC filing tea leaves.

    By Tara Golshan and Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Uber battles its own history in a historic IPO filingUber battles its own history in a historic IPO filing
    Technology

    It’s the most important tech IPO in five years.

    By Rani Molla and Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Billionaires can’t escape public scrutiny, so now they’re trying to shape itBillionaires can’t escape public scrutiny, so now they’re trying to shape it
    Technology

    Ray Dalio’s 7,500-word missive reflects a new reality for the world’s wealthiest people in 2019.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    The challenge for Silicon Valley’s women’s movement is to keep momentum after the #MeToo scandals fade awayThe challenge for Silicon Valley’s women’s movement is to keep momentum after the #MeToo scandals fade away
    Technology

    The new CEO of All Raise, Pam Kostka, will have to keep attention on a problem that some in Silicon Valley want to slink away from.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    MacKenzie Bezos, with $35 billion, is now the world’s third-wealthiest womanMacKenzie Bezos, with $35 billion, is now the world’s third-wealthiest woman
    Technology

    How exactly will she spend her money?

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    It turns out Silicon Valley cannot disrupt the National Football LeagueIt turns out Silicon Valley cannot disrupt the National Football League
    Technology

    A much-hyped football league — or a much-hyped tech company — has failed spectacularly.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    The world of Silicon Valley moneymaking is finally open to everyoneThe world of Silicon Valley moneymaking is finally open to everyone
    Technology

    Lyft’s IPO gives regular folks the chance to make or lose a fortune.

    By Theodore Schleifer

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