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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 a venture capitalist not charged in the college admission scandal was ousted anywayWhy a venture capitalist not charged in the college admission scandal was ousted anyway
    Technology

    This story tells you a lot about how Silicon Valley really works.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    The Silicon Valley investor charged in the college bribery scandal has a unique response to the indictmentThe Silicon Valley investor charged in the college bribery scandal has a unique response to the indictment
    Technology

    McGlashan’s argument, boiled down, is essentially: I didn’t do anything illegal ... yet.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Investing in Uber’s IPO means investing in Uber’s rivalsInvesting in Uber’s IPO means investing in Uber’s rivals
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    What is Uber? It’s an amalgamation of a bunch of Ubers of other countries.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Pinterest is growing, but not as fast as Twitter or Snap were when they filed their IPOsPinterest is growing, but not as fast as Twitter or Snap were when they filed their IPOs
    Technology

    Pinterest just filed for its IPO, and the big question will be whether it’s a social media company, an e-commerce company, or a search company.

    By Kurt Wagner and Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Airbnb sold some common stock at a $35 billion valuation, but what is the company really worth?Airbnb sold some common stock at a $35 billion valuation, but what is the company really worth?
    Technology

    The home-rental startup hasn’t raised money in two years, so every piece of information pre-IPO is revealing about the company.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    One of Silicon Valley’s most prominent voices for ethical investing is out amid the college admissions bribery scandalOne of Silicon Valley’s most prominent voices for ethical investing is out amid the college admissions bribery scandal
    Technology

    “The way the world works these days is unbelievable.”

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    One of Wall Street’s top investors in Silicon Valley is leavingOne of Wall Street’s top investors in Silicon Valley is leaving
    Technology

    Lee Fixel epitomized how attractive private tech investing has become to New York finance.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Sam Altman is arguing it’s not all about making money. Can that be a model for Silicon Valley?Sam Altman is arguing it’s not all about making money. Can that be a model for Silicon Valley?
    Technology

    Here’s the idea behind a “capped-profit” model.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Resy, the high-end restaurant reservation rival to OpenTable, is about to be soldResy, the high-end restaurant reservation rival to OpenTable, is about to be sold
    Technology

    The hot new thing is going to get gobbled up.

    By Theodore Schleifer and Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Airbnb is acquiring a hotel company. So is Airbnb now a hotel company?Airbnb is acquiring a hotel company. So is Airbnb now a hotel company?
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    HotelTonight, last valued at over $450 million, is joining Airbnb.

    By Theodore Schleifer