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Theodore Schleifer

Theodore Schleifer

Former Senior Reporter, Money and Influence, Recode

    Latest articles by Theodore Schleifer

    A venture capitalist is running for Congress in farm country. And his opponent is turning those Silicon Valley years into an insult.
    Technology

    The race between Josh Harder and Jeff Denham isn’t just about one seat. It’s a referendum on how people feel about Silicon Valley.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Square is considering offering investment and savings products through its Cash AppSquare is considering offering investment and savings products through its Cash App
    Technology

    “Anything you do today with a bank account, you should look to Cash App to begin to emulate more and more of that,” says Square CFO Sarah Friar.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Instagram could still develop a new shopping app — but here’s how it’s trying to woo window-shoppers in its current oneInstagram could still develop a new shopping app — but here’s how it’s trying to woo window-shoppers in its current one
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    Instagram is testing a dedicated shopping channel on its Explore tab to see if that grabs users who are intentionally looking to spend some cash.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Mary Meeker, the legendary internet analyst, is leaving Kleiner PerkinsMary Meeker, the legendary internet analyst, is leaving Kleiner Perkins
    Technology

    Meeker is leading an exodus in a huge split at one of Silicon Valley’s most famous firms.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    $2 billion in charity is not enough for Jeff Bezos to slink out of the public limelight$2 billion in charity is not enough for Jeff Bezos to slink out of the public limelight
    Technology

    Don’t expect this announcement to put a pause to questions about how he spends his fortune and how to understand his legacy.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    What Elon Musk gained from his Tesla indecisionWhat Elon Musk gained from his Tesla indecision
    Technology

    Not much.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Why Silicon Valley should care about a Saudi Arabian IPO that is no longer happeningWhy Silicon Valley should care about a Saudi Arabian IPO that is no longer happening
    Technology

    The most important planned offering in Silicon Valley wasn’t Uber, but Aramco.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Iran — not just Russia — is trying to influence through FacebookIran — not just Russia — is trying to influence through Facebook
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    Facebook will have to play constant defense, at least through November.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Ten big Silicon Valley money players behind this November’s U.S. midterm elections
    Technology

    A cheat sheet to the gusher of cash flooding the system in advance of Election Day.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    In the Tesla drama, Saudi Arabia reminds Silicon Valley of its weightIn the Tesla drama, Saudi Arabia reminds Silicon Valley of its weight
    Technology

    Not only are the Saudis a viable pool of cash for cash-seekers, they are building considerable leverage in Silicon Valley deal-making.

    By Theodore Schleifer