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Theodore Schleifer

Theodore Schleifer

Former Senior Reporter, Money and Influence, Recode

    Latest articles by Theodore Schleifer

    Technology
    Lending startup Prosper has lost more than 70 percent of its valueLending startup Prosper has lost more than 70 percent of its value
    Technology

    The no-longer unicorn is now worth $550 million.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Zenefits’ CEO says his company doesn’t need cash as it rebrands once moreZenefits’ CEO says his company doesn’t need cash as it rebrands once more
    Technology

    The company considered changing its name, but decided against it.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Benchmark investor Kris Fredrickson has left the firm amid its Uber suitBenchmark investor Kris Fredrickson has left the firm amid its Uber suit
    Technology

    It’s the first public departure since Benchmark’s lawsuit divided Silicon Valley.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Silicon Valley is obsessed with ICOs — here’s whySilicon Valley is obsessed with ICOs — here’s why
    Technology

    Get to know the Initial Coin Offering.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    SoftBank has chosen another flashy investment: SlackSoftBank has chosen another flashy investment: Slack
    Technology

    The messaging company is now valued at over $5 billion.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    SoFi’s CEO is resigning immediatelySoFi’s CEO is resigning immediately
    Technology

    Mike Cagney has been battling sexual harassment allegations at the lending startup.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Theory doesn’t think Amazon is ‘that serious’ about fashion — yetTheory doesn’t think Amazon is ‘that serious’ about fashion — yet
    Technology

    “Fashion sort of looks good to them,” says Theory head Andrew Rosen.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    How Nike is fighting off bots and counterfeitersHow Nike is fighting off bots and counterfeiters
    Technology

    Nike doesn’t want consumers to “feel like they’ve lost.”

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    The CEO of SoFi says he will step down following sexual harassment allegationsThe CEO of SoFi says he will step down following sexual harassment allegations
    Technology

    Mike Cagney will leave by the end of the year.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    SoftBank and Uber’s deal talks have advanced under Uber’s new CEOSoftBank and Uber’s deal talks have advanced under Uber’s new CEO
    Technology

    The negotiations have entered a new stage.

    By Theodore Schleifer