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Theodore Schleifer

Theodore Schleifer

Former Senior Reporter, Money and Influence, Recode

    Latest articles by Theodore Schleifer

    Technology
    The investment firm famous for its early bet on Facebook has been losing top talentThe investment firm famous for its early bet on Facebook has been losing top talent
    Technology

    It’s the third high-profile change at Greylock within the last year.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Pinterest is interviewing bankers — a sign that the IPO is finally happeningPinterest is interviewing bankers — a sign that the IPO is finally happening
    Technology

    Will the company go public before any looming recession?

    By Kurt Wagner and Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Lime, a scooter startup that barely existed two years ago, is now going to be worth $2 billionLime, a scooter startup that barely existed two years ago, is now going to be worth $2 billion
    Technology

    Lime is expected to take in $400 million in a round financed primarily by its existing investors.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    A new $100 million investment values Postmates at $1.85 billion ahead of its IPOA new $100 million investment values Postmates at $1.85 billion ahead of its IPO
    Technology

    Just in the nick of time.

    By Theodore Schleifer and Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Aurora, the hot self-driving startup, will be worth $2 billion after an investment by SequoiaAurora, the hot self-driving startup, will be worth $2 billion after an investment by Sequoia
    Technology

    Aurora’s appeal is predicated on three well-credentialed founders from Google, Tesla, and Uber.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    What do startups do when their investors implode?What do startups do when their investors implode?
    Technology

    When your investor has drama, you have drama.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Silicon Valley pledged to break up the boys’ club of investing in 2018. How did it do?
    Technology

    Venture capitalists spent 2018 welcoming women to the fold, but the welcome has been fitful, uneven and, scariest of all, tentative.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Reid Hoffman is learning an early rule of being a megadonor: It’s hard to keep track of your moneyReid Hoffman is learning an early rule of being a megadonor: It’s hard to keep track of your money
    Technology

    There’s a downside for the tech titans who moonlight in politics.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    In an extraordinary move, Juul is trying to make peace with its investors and employees by paying them more than $4 billionIn an extraordinary move, Juul is trying to make peace with its investors and employees by paying them more than $4 billion
    Technology
    The 2019 IPO class headlined by Uber will create a ton of new wealth. Will the billions go to mansions or missions?The 2019 IPO class headlined by Uber will create a ton of new wealth. Will the billions go to mansions or missions?

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