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Shirin Ghaffary

Shirin Ghaffary

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Shirin Ghaffary

    Technology
    The CEO of Macy’s says it’s harder for an e-commerce giant to conquer offline retail than the other way aroundThe CEO of Macy’s says it’s harder for an e-commerce giant to conquer offline retail than the other way around
    Technology

    Amazon is going to try. But will it work?

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    A new California law, if passed, could force companies like Facebook, Tesla and Alphabet to add more women to their boardsA new California law, if passed, could force companies like Facebook, Tesla and Alphabet to add more women to their boards
    Technology

    It’s up to Governor Jerry Brown.

    By Shirin Ghaffary and Rani Molla
    Technology
    Airbnb is suing New York City so it won’t have to share user data about its hostsAirbnb is suing New York City so it won’t have to share user data about its hosts
    Technology

    NYC estimates as many as two-thirds of Airbnb listings there are illegal.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    WeWork is one lease away from being the biggest office tenant in ManhattanWeWork is one lease away from being the biggest office tenant in Manhattan
    Technology

    Here’s what that means for the city’s office market.

    By Rani Molla and Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    WeWork is still growing phenomenally — and losing a lot of moneyWeWork is still growing phenomenally — and losing a lot of money
    Technology

    Revenue growth is accelerating.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    How much WeWork is too much WeWork?How much WeWork is too much WeWork?
    Technology

    Larger tenants can now rent a more private WeWork space with less branding.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    WeWork has closed a $500 million funding round for its China subsidiaryWeWork has closed a $500 million funding round for its China subsidiary
    Technology

    The co-working company widens its already gigantic funding lead in the domestic and foreign market.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Most Americans say they don’t want help from robotsMost Americans say they don’t want help from robots
    Technology

    But they probably will someday.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    The fight between Airbnb and New York City is heating upThe fight between Airbnb and New York City is heating up
    Technology

    The company is accusing New York City lawmakers of being paid off by the hotel industry, days before a crucial hearing.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    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
    Technology

    The three were challenged to identify a single solution.

    By Shirin Ghaffary and Theodore Schleifer

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