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Theodore Schleifer

Theodore Schleifer

Former Senior Reporter, Money and Influence, Recode

    Latest articles by Theodore Schleifer

    Technology
    Crypto suffers a black eye after a buzzy $130 million project crumblesCrypto suffers a black eye after a buzzy $130 million project crumbles
    Technology

    The failure of Basis is a reminder of why some Silicon Valley investors shied away from the cryptocurrency industry in the first place.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Airbnb and Slack are considering untraditional IPOs that box out bankers like Spotify didAirbnb and Slack are considering untraditional IPOs that box out bankers like Spotify did
    Technology

    Airbnb and Slack are considering direct listings. Postmates, with JPMorgan’s help, is plotting the more traditional route.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Why Lyft had to beat Uber to an IPO filingWhy Lyft had to beat Uber to an IPO filing
    Technology

    The game theory behind the next phase of an old fight.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    The federal government is cracking down on DJ Khaled and Floyd Mayweather for telling fans to invest in cryptocurrenciesThe federal government is cracking down on DJ Khaled and Floyd Mayweather for telling fans to invest in cryptocurrencies
    Technology

    The SEC’s moves come at a time when there’s a lot of doomsaying about the cryptocurrency economy.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Uber, Pinterest and the rest of the 2019 IPO class emerged from the ashes of the Great RecessionUber, Pinterest and the rest of the 2019 IPO class emerged from the ashes of the Great Recession
    Technology

    Ten years ago, the economy was in free fall. The tech companies expected to go public next year helped rebuild it.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    An Amazon veteran is leaving after 20 years to eventually help take Robinhood publicAn Amazon veteran is leaving after 20 years to eventually help take Robinhood public
    Technology

    Jason Warnick has presumably had a lot of job offers since joining Amazon in the 20th century.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    How an $8 billion Silicon Valley startup has shared talent with one of its most prominent investorsHow an $8 billion Silicon Valley startup has shared talent with one of its most prominent investors
    Technology

    There are deep ties between Coinbase and Andreessen Horowitz.

    By Theodore Schleifer and Rani Molla
    Technology
    Who could buy Discord? Acquirers have been giving the gaming startup a long look.Who could buy Discord? Acquirers have been giving the gaming startup a long look.
    Technology

    Discord has hired Qatalyst Partners, the boutique investment bank known for selling tech companies.

    By Theodore Schleifer and Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    A top Silicon Valley investor is considering adding a new weapon to its arsenal: LoansA top Silicon Valley investor is considering adding a new weapon to its arsenal: Loans
    Technology

    General Catalyst has been weighing a new business that would be another evolution in the Silicon Valley investing playbook: A credit fund that would lend money to startups.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Washington pummels Facebook: ‘Big tech can no longer be trusted’Washington pummels Facebook: ‘Big tech can no longer be trusted’
    Technology

    One senator says the company “actually encouraged anti-Semitism” by hiring an opposition-research firm.

    By Theodore Schleifer