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Theodore Schleifer

Theodore Schleifer

Former Senior Reporter, Money and Influence, Recode

    Latest articles by Theodore Schleifer

    Technology
    The SoFi CEO who was ousted amid sexual harassment allegations is already back with a new startupThe SoFi CEO who was ousted amid sexual harassment allegations is already back with a new startup
    Technology

    A quick $25 million rebound.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    SoftBank has successfully acquired 15 percent of Uber in a major victory for both companiesSoftBank has successfully acquired 15 percent of Uber in a major victory for both companies
    Technology

    A lot of people are now very rich.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    It’s judgment day at Uber, as we learn whether SoftBank will succeed in its complex purchase of some of the companyIt’s judgment day at Uber, as we learn whether SoftBank will succeed in its complex purchase of some of the company
    Technology

    If successful, the deal could calm the boardroom tensions that have derailed the company in 2017.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    SoftBank is looking to invest up to $300 million in Wag, the dog-walking appSoftBank is looking to invest up to $300 million in Wag, the dog-walking app
    Technology

    It shows how SoftBank has affected funding amounts in Silicon Valley.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    The SEC is promising to get tough on cryptocurrencies — even as it gives them a tacit blessingThe SEC is promising to get tough on cryptocurrencies — even as it gives them a tacit blessing
    Technology

    Jay Clayton weighs in with 2,300 words of guidance.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Andy Rubin has returned to his company weeks after he took leave amid allegations of inappropriate behaviorAndy Rubin has returned to his company weeks after he took leave amid allegations of inappropriate behavior
    Technology

    He’s back at Essential, his smartphone startup.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Apple is buying Shazam at a big discountApple is buying Shazam at a big discount
    Technology

    Snap too had approached Shazam about a possible deal.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    SoftBank is negotiating an investment in DoorDash that could reach $300 millionSoftBank is negotiating an investment in DoorDash that could reach $300 million
    Technology

    UberEats could also pose a possible conflict for the Japanese investor, though.

    By Jason Del Rey and Theodore Schleifer
    Lauren Gross — not Peter Thiel — is steering Founders Fund
    The Recode 100

    Gross is No. 96 on the Recode 100.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Sarah Tavel is seen as the future of one of Silicon Valley’s most prestigious venture firms
    The Recode 100

    Tavel is No. 99 on the Recode 100.

    By Theodore Schleifer

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