Theodore Schleifer
Senior Editor, Finance and Influence
Teddy Schleifer covers how people of means — first in politics and now in technology — shape the world in which everyone else lives. Prior to joining Recode in 2017, Teddy wrote about money in politics for CNN, charting the billions of dollars raised and spent in the 2016 presidential election and the personalities, lawsuits and infighting behind that gusher of cash.
At Recode, Teddy writes about a new moneyed world: The investments and power struggles across the tech industry.
From Dover, Delaware, Teddy graduated from Princeton University and just moved to San Francisco.
Ethics statement
Here is a statement of my ethics and coverage policies:
I do not own or trade individual stocks, but I do invest in Vox Media’s 401k plan, managed by Fidelity.
I do not accept paid speaking engagements from companies or organizations I cover, nor do I accept gifts or products of value.
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My posts have total editorial independence from these investors, even when they touch on products and services these companies produce, compete with, or invest in. The same goes for all content on Recode and at our conferences. No one in this group has influence on or access to the posts we publish. We will also add a direct link to this disclosure when we write directly about the companies.
Zuora is the latest tech company to file for IPO early this year
It’s another exit for Benchmark, the VC firm that owns 11 percent of the company.
The four most interesting things Peter Thiel said today in New York
"I thought supporting Trump was one of the least contrarian things I ever did."
Spotify’s first day of trading will be April 3
It’s sure to be a volatile debut.
Greylock investor Josh Elman is joining Robinhood, the stock-trading app, as its new product chief
He’ll remain at Greylock as a venture partner.
Credit Karma has acquired an instant message bot, Penny, that helps people track their spending
The $3 billion company continues to expand beyond its credit roots.
