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Theodore Schleifer

Theodore Schleifer

Former Senior Reporter, Money and Influence, Recode

    Latest articles by Theodore Schleifer

    Technology
    After an “identity crisis,” Social Capital CEO Chamath Palihapitiya says he’s taught himself how to be happy againAfter an “identity crisis,” Social Capital CEO Chamath Palihapitiya says he’s taught himself how to be happy again
    Technology

    “To all the people that worked for me and whose money I took, you’re fucking welcome,” he said.

    By Theodore Schleifer and Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Poshmark CEO Manish Chandra credits Marie Kondo and the social experience for his company’s boomPoshmark CEO Manish Chandra credits Marie Kondo and the social experience for his company’s boom
    Technology

    Even he is surprised by our new willingness to resell our clothing.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Lyft’s IPO filing shows how founders create their own supremacy in Silicon ValleyLyft’s IPO filing shows how founders create their own supremacy in Silicon Valley
    Technology

    Believe in Logan Green and John Zimmer. Or don’t.

    By Theodore Schleifer and Rani Molla
    Technology
    Y Combinator accidentally let 15,000 people into an exclusive program — and now has decided to do it on purposeY Combinator accidentally let 15,000 people into an exclusive program — and now has decided to do it on purpose
    Technology

    Does Silicon Valley only work if there is some exclusion, some selectivity, and some prestige? Or can it scale and be accessible to everyone?

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Amy Klobuchar, a critic of big tech, will be raising money in San Francisco next monthAmy Klobuchar, a critic of big tech, will be raising money in San Francisco next month
    Technology

    Tickets to the Klobuchar event range from $1,000 to $5,600 a seat.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Elon Musk is in Twitter trouble yet againElon Musk is in Twitter trouble yet again
    Technology

    And the SEC isn’t playing around.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Silicon Valley loves Cory Booker. That could be a problem for him.
    Technology

    The Stanford grad is traipsing into a very different fundraising environment when he arrives in Silicon Valley this weekend.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    The “PayPal Mafia” is teaming up once again at Peter Thiel’s Founders FundThe “PayPal Mafia” is teaming up once again at Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund
    Technology

    More turnover in the upper ranks of an industry that has had a ton recently.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Mithril Capital promised to be the “capstone” to Peter Thiel’s investment empire. It ended up as a major distraction.
    Technology

    A dozen former employees, investors in the fund, and other people close to the matter describe an investment firm in disarray.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Americans feel as bad about billionaires today as they did during the 2009 recessionAmericans feel as bad about billionaires today as they did during the 2009 recession
    Technology

    One theory: It has less to do with Elizabeth Warren and more to do with Donald Trump.

    By Theodore Schleifer and Rani Molla