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Theodore Schleifer

Theodore Schleifer

Former Senior Reporter, Money and Influence, Recode

    Latest articles by Theodore Schleifer

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    Here’s how leading women in Silicon Valley think tech can fix its gender diversity problemHere’s how leading women in Silicon Valley think tech can fix its gender diversity problem
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    The three were challenged to identify a single solution.

    By Shirin Ghaffary and Theodore Schleifer
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    These are the two big ‘holy wars’ that blockchain enthusiasts are fightingThese are the two big ‘holy wars’ that blockchain enthusiasts are fighting
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    Crypto versus the feds, and crypto versus crypto.

    By Theodore Schleifer
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    Senator Mark Warner: Facebook’s move to create transparency around paid political ads isn’t going to be enoughSenator Mark Warner: Facebook’s move to create transparency around paid political ads isn’t going to be enough
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    “Pretty darn good” — but misses the point, says Mark Warner.

    By Theodore Schleifer
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    The top Democratic senator investigating Russia says the country will grow ‘tired’ of the probes if they don’t close by 2018The top Democratic senator investigating Russia says the country will grow ‘tired’ of the probes if they don’t close by 2018
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    Warner seemed to be talking about his own probe, but his argument syncs with those made by critics of the Mueller investigation.

    By Theodore Schleifer
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    Some big Silicon Valley names are throwing money around ahead of next week’s mayoral election in San FranciscoSome big Silicon Valley names are throwing money around ahead of next week’s mayoral election in San Francisco
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    Evan Williams, the Conways and Chris Larsen are some of the biggest donors from tech land.

    By Theodore Schleifer
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    Here are the three most head-scratching tweets from Elon Musk this holiday weekendHere are the three most head-scratching tweets from Elon Musk this holiday weekend
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    We all spend our Memorial Day weekends in different ways.

    By Theodore Schleifer
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    The electric bus company Proterra is worth up to $840 million after raising new moneyThe electric bus company Proterra is worth up to $840 million after raising new money
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    The company, which creates city buses that are powered by electric batteries, has filed to accept up to $100 million.

    By Theodore Schleifer
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    Venture capital firms are running to hire their first female general partnersVenture capital firms are running to hire their first female general partners
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    Adding one woman GP is a tangible achievement — even if it’s a minimal one.

    By Theodore Schleifer
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    Uber employees will get a second chance to make some money by selling their sharesUber employees will get a second chance to make some money by selling their shares
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    It’s a chance for Uber to clean up its base of shareholders ahead of a 2019 IPO.

    By Theodore Schleifer
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    For a moment, Americans are more curious about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry than they are about Donald TrumpFor a moment, Americans are more curious about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry than they are about Donald Trump
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    It’s a rare respite from the ceaseless fascination with the latest developments in Washington.

    By Theodore Schleifer