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Theodore Schleifer

Theodore Schleifer

Former Senior Reporter, Money and Influence, Recode

    Latest articles by Theodore Schleifer

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    Glassdoor, the iconic job-hunting website, has been bought for $1.2 billionGlassdoor, the iconic job-hunting website, has been bought for $1.2 billion
    Technology

    The buyer: Recruit Holdings, a Japanese human resources company that owns multiple job sites.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Telegram is scuttling its public ICO. Here’s why.Telegram is scuttling its public ICO. Here’s why.
    Technology

    Only the wealthy will be able to participate in an ICO meant to democratize who can make money off tech.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    The CEO of a health startup backed by Eric Schmidt and top VCs has been fired amid allegations he intimidated employeesThe CEO of a health startup backed by Eric Schmidt and top VCs has been fired amid allegations he intimidated employees
    Technology

    “This leaves us with no choice but to fire you,” the letter to HealthTap CEO Ron Gutman reads.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Microsoft’s John Thompson is going to help venture capital firm Lightspeed find some dealsMicrosoft’s John Thompson is going to help venture capital firm Lightspeed find some deals
    Technology

    Thompson succeeded Bill Gates as chairman of the Seattle giant.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase recently tried to value itself at $8 billionCryptocurrency exchange Coinbase recently tried to value itself at $8 billion
    Technology

    That’s how much it felt it was worth when it set out to acquire Earn.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    There have been twice as many tech IPOs in 2018 as there were at this point in 2017There have been twice as many tech IPOs in 2018 as there were at this point in 2017
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    DocuSign and Smartsheet are the latest to take the public plunge.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Michael Zeisser has left as Alibaba’s top U.S. dealmakerMichael Zeisser has left as Alibaba’s top U.S. dealmaker
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    Zeisser disagreed with Executive Vice Chairman Joe Tsai over investment strategy, sources familiar with the situation said.

    By Theodore Schleifer and Kara Swisher
    Technology
    Andreessen Horowitz is preparing to launch a separate fund for crypto investmentsAndreessen Horowitz is preparing to launch a separate fund for crypto investments
    Technology

    Posted job listings reveal that the firm is hiring for a “separately managed fund focusing on crypto assets.”

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Elon Musk still hasn’t decided what to do with board member Steve Jurvetson after allegations of misconductElon Musk still hasn’t decided what to do with board member Steve Jurvetson after allegations of misconduct
    Technology

    The venture capitalist sits in limbo even though DFJ’s investigation has concluded.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Coinbase has hired a CFO, Alesia HaasCoinbase has hired a CFO, Alesia Haas
    Technology

    What it means and doesn’t mean.

    By Theodore Schleifer