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Theodore Schleifer

Theodore Schleifer

Former Senior Reporter, Money and Influence, Recode

    Latest articles by Theodore Schleifer

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    DFJ has apologized for the reported ‘sex party’ event at Steve Jurvetson’s homeDFJ has apologized for the reported ‘sex party’ event at Steve Jurvetson’s home
    Technology

    “We would never want anyone to feel uncomfortable and we are sorry if that happened,” said the firm.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Uber’s valuation dropped 20 percent, according to some investorsUber’s valuation dropped 20 percent, according to some investors
    Technology

    Three firms say Uber shares are worth a lot less than they were at their last valuation.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Dropbox is finally, finally going publicDropbox is finally, finally going public
    Technology

    Is the company actually worth $10 billion?

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Here’s who controls Uber after its megadeal with SoftBankHere’s who controls Uber after its megadeal with SoftBank
    Technology

    Benchmark and Travis Kalanick no longer control a quarter of the company.

    By Rani Molla and Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Benchmark is selling $900 million of its holdings in UberBenchmark is selling $900 million of its holdings in Uber
    Technology

    Google Ventures, or GV, also sold several hundred million dollars of stock in the transaction.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Travis Kalanick is now a real-life billionaireTravis Kalanick is now a real-life billionaire
    Technology

    The Uber founder’s bank account will grow by $1.4 billion thanks to the SoftBank deal.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    How Spotify solved a $1 billion debt problem that will help it IPOHow Spotify solved a $1 billion debt problem that will help it IPO
    Technology

    Big investors TPG and Dragoneer get a nice return, and Tencent gets a piece of the streaming music company. Everybody happy?

    By Theodore Schleifer and Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Three million people are staying in Airbnbs over New Year’s. Eight years ago, only 1,400 were.Three million people are staying in Airbnbs over New Year’s. Eight years ago, only 1,400 were.
    Technology

    Airbnb has had a meteoric rise.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Telegram is shutting down a channel that called for violent protests against Iran’s governmentTelegram is shutting down a channel that called for violent protests against Iran’s government
    Technology

    “There are lines one shouldn’t cross,” says the CEO of the popular messaging app.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    There’s a new battle on cable news this New Year’s EveThere’s a new battle on cable news this New Year’s Eve
    Technology

    CNN and Fox are preparing for a head-to-head featuring new talking heads.

    By Theodore Schleifer

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