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Theodore Schleifer

Theodore Schleifer

Former Senior Reporter, Money and Influence, Recode

    Latest articles by Theodore Schleifer

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    America’s most generous billionaires gave half as much to charity in 2018 as in the previous yearAmerica’s most generous billionaires gave half as much to charity in 2018 as in the previous year
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    Jeff Bezos used to fight the spotlight. Now the world’s wealthiest person is surrendering.Jeff Bezos used to fight the spotlight. Now the world’s wealthiest person is surrendering.
    Technology

    It’s a media pro move, and it’s one that you can only make once you decide you want to be a media figure to begin with.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    “I’m moving out of state”: How some Uber and Airbnb employees are trying to avoid California income tax“I’m moving out of state”: How some Uber and Airbnb employees are trying to avoid California income tax
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    Nobody likes paying taxes, but new millionaires in California’s IPO gold rush are looking to protect their money.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    A new and intriguing idea to increase investment in women-led startupsA new and intriguing idea to increase investment in women-led startups
    Technology

    What if startups chose for themselves who should get money? Would they back more female founders?

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    What it’s like to raise money when you’re Gwyneth PaltrowWhat it’s like to raise money when you’re Gwyneth Paltrow
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    People want selfies. They don’t usually want to give you money.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Mellody Hobson thinks too many all-white, all-male companies are committing “corporate suicide”Mellody Hobson thinks too many all-white, all-male companies are committing “corporate suicide”
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    Hobson is one of the most prominent black women in finance, and she’s not happy with how her industry is doing.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Two early executives at Lime have quietly left the scooter companyTwo early executives at Lime have quietly left the scooter company
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    It’s a season of change in the leadership ranks of what was once the hot new thing.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Silicon Valley’s favorite charity almost imploded in scandal. Now it’s asking for a second chance.Silicon Valley’s favorite charity almost imploded in scandal. Now it’s asking for a second chance.
    Technology

    New CEO Nicole Taylor runs a $13 billion philanthropy that services people like Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Dorsey, and Sergey Brin.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    The erectile dysfunction pill company Hims will be worth $1 billionThe erectile dysfunction pill company Hims will be worth $1 billion
    Technology

    Some investors balked at the price tag for the direct-to-consumer men’s health brand.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Want to take your company public in 2019? You might be squeezed between shutdowns and a recession.Want to take your company public in 2019? You might be squeezed between shutdowns and a recession.
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    The shutdown is over. The problem isn’t.

    By Theodore Schleifer