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Theodore Schleifer

Theodore Schleifer

Former Senior Reporter, Money and Influence, Recode

    Latest articles by Theodore Schleifer

    Technology
    The $35 million play to fix Democrats’ data problem is shutting downThe $35 million play to fix Democrats’ data problem is shutting down
    Technology

    It was Silicon Valley’s attempt to fix the party’s infrastructure.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Big California donors want to fill Kamala Harris’s Senate seat with a woman of colorBig California donors want to fill Kamala Harris’s Senate seat with a woman of color
    Technology

    Will Gov. Gavin Newsom listen?

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Inside the behind-the-scenes fight to convince Joe Biden about Silicon ValleyInside the behind-the-scenes fight to convince Joe Biden about Silicon Valley
    Technology

    Who will have a seat at the table?

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Jeff Bezos plays it safe on his $10 billion climate giveawayJeff Bezos plays it safe on his $10 billion climate giveaway
    Technology

    The world’s richest person makes his move.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    The former CEO of Google has applied to become a citizen of CyprusThe former CEO of Google has applied to become a citizen of Cyprus
    Technology

    Eric Schmidt is effectively buying a passport that he can use to enter the European Union.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Silicon Valley leaders celebrate the Biden win — and send a message to TrumpSilicon Valley leaders celebrate the Biden win — and send a message to Trump
    Technology

    The implicit message: Election results are in, and Biden won.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Politics
    The FBI is investigating misleading robocalls in key states like MichiganThe FBI is investigating misleading robocalls in key states like Michigan
    Politics

    You can ignore these voting “information” robocalls.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Politics
    Joe Biden has finally disclosed who is raising him big money just days before Election DayJoe Biden has finally disclosed who is raising him big money just days before Election Day
    Politics

    Biden only released the names after 90 million people have already voted.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Silicon Valley is spending millions more for Joe Biden than it did for Hillary ClintonSilicon Valley is spending millions more for Joe Biden than it did for Hillary Clinton
    Technology

    New numbers show just how much tech is spending to get rid of Trump.

    By Theodore Schleifer and Rani Molla
    Technology
    Here are the 15 Silicon Valley millionaires spending the most to beat Donald TrumpHere are the 15 Silicon Valley millionaires spending the most to beat Donald Trump
    Technology

    These tech titans have spent $120 million over the last two years, leading Silicon Valley’s political awakening.

    By Theodore Schleifer