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Theodore Schleifer

Theodore Schleifer

Former Senior Reporter, Money and Influence, Recode

    Latest articles by Theodore Schleifer

    Chamath Palihapitiya is controversial, opinionated and, yes, influential in shaping how Silicon Valley thinks about investing
    The Recode 100

    Palihapitiya is No. 82 on the Recode 100.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Marc Stad, behind the scenes, is winning ownership stakes in Silicon Valley’s hottest companies
    The Recode 100

    Stad is No. 74 on the Recode 100.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Who is behind some of Kleiner’s exits this year? Matt Murphy, who no longer works at Kleiner
    The Recode 100

    Murphy is No. 73 on the Recode 100.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    The Recode 100
    Brian Armstrong rode the cryptocurrency craze to create a bitcoin unicornBrian Armstrong rode the cryptocurrency craze to create a bitcoin unicorn
    The Recode 100

    Armstrong is No. 54 on the Recode 100.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Joey Zwillinger turned a pair of shoes into a Silicon Valley touchstone
    The Recode 100

    Zwillinger is No. 39 on the Recode 100.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son is about to make either himself or you look like a fool
    The Recode 100

    Son is No. 6 on the Recode 100.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Under fire for alleged sexual harassment, Shervin Pishevar temporarily leaves Hyperloop One and his venture capital firmUnder fire for alleged sexual harassment, Shervin Pishevar temporarily leaves Hyperloop One and his venture capital firm
    Technology

    The high-profile investor gave no indication of when he would return.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Lyft gets an investment — from an Uber investorLyft gets an investment — from an Uber investor
    Technology

    Fidelity owns a piece of Lyft in addition to Uber.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Ginkgo Bioworks, ‘the organism company,’ is now worth over $1 billionGinkgo Bioworks, ‘the organism company,’ is now worth over $1 billion
    Technology

    It’s the latest unicorn incubated by Y Combinator.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    HeartFlow is the newest unicorn after a new $150 million financing roundHeartFlow is the newest unicorn after a new $150 million financing round
    Technology

    The medical company is now valued at $1.4 billion.

    By Theodore Schleifer

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