Who is Steve Sinofsky in the Epstein files?

Steve Sinofsky was a high-ranking Microsoft executive who served as President of the Windows Division from 2009-2012. He appears in the Epstein documents as someone who consulted Epstein for advice on negotiating his departure from Microsoft after the failed Windows 8 and Surface RT launches. Documents show they had regular meetings and communications between 2012-2018.

What did Steve Sinofsky share with Jeffrey Epstein?

According to recently released documents, Sinofsky forwarded Epstein confidential Microsoft emails, including the full chain about Microsoft's $900 million Surface RT inventory write-off and his complete retirement agreement. Epstein advised Sinofsky to demand $20 million in his exit package; Sinofsky ultimately received approximately $14 million in stock.

What was Steve Sinofsky's role at Microsoft?

Sinofsky was one of Microsoft's most senior executives, serving as President of the Windows Division from 2009-2012. He previously led the Office division and was a technical assistant to Bill Gates. He oversaw the successful Windows 7 launch but left Microsoft in 2012 after the problematic Windows 8 and Surface RT releases.

How often did Steve Sinofsky meet with Jeffrey Epstein?

Calendar entries from 2012-2014 show multiple scheduled meetings, conference calls, and lunches. These included business discussions with attorneys, social events with other tech and business leaders, and visits to scientific facilities. Communications reportedly continued through 2018.

Who is Steve Sinofsky in the Epstein files?

Steve Sinofsky was a high-ranking Microsoft executive who served as President of the Windows Division from 2009-2012. He appears in the Epstein documents as someone who consulted Epstein for advice on negotiating his departure from Microsoft after the failed Windows 8 and Surface RT launches. Documents show they had regular meetings and communications between 2012-2018.

What did Steve Sinofsky share with Jeffrey Epstein?

According to recently released documents, Sinofsky forwarded Epstein confidential Microsoft emails, including the full chain about Microsoft's $900 million Surface RT inventory write-off and his complete retirement agreement. Epstein advised Sinofsky to demand $20 million in his exit package; Sinofsky ultimately received approximately $14 million in stock.

What was Steve Sinofsky's role at Microsoft?

Sinofsky was one of Microsoft's most senior executives, serving as President of the Windows Division from 2009-2012. He previously led the Office division and was a technical assistant to Bill Gates. He oversaw the successful Windows 7 launch but left Microsoft in 2012 after the problematic Windows 8 and Surface RT releases.

How often did Steve Sinofsky meet with Jeffrey Epstein?

Calendar entries from 2012-2014 show multiple scheduled meetings, conference calls, and lunches. These included business discussions with attorneys, social events with other tech and business leaders, and visits to scientific facilities. Communications reportedly continued through 2018.

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Steve Sinofsky, former Microsoft Windows president, appears extensively in the Epstein documents primarily through calendar entries showing multiple scheduled meetings, lunches, and conference calls between 2012-2014, during and after his departure from Microsoft.

Sinofsky appears in 68 documents, predominantly as a participant in scheduled meetings and social events with Epstein and other high-profile individuals including Leon Black, Sultan bin Sulayem, and Jay Lefkowitz. The documents show conference calls about business matters, lunches with tech and business leaders, and visits to scientific facilities. Recent reporting reveals that Sinofsky sought Epstein's advice on negotiating his Microsoft exit package in 2012, forwarding confidential internal emails about the Surface RT failure and his retirement agreement. Epstein advised Sinofsky to demand $20 million; he ultimately received approximately $14 million in stock.

Key Highlights

•Sinofsky consulted Epstein as an advisor during his 2012 Microsoft exit negotiations, sharing confidential company information including the $900 million Surface RT write-off
•Calendar entries show regular meetings and lunches between 2012-2014, often including other prominent figures like Leon Black and tech executives
•Documents include conference calls about business and legal matters with attorneys Jay Lefkowitz and Reid Weingarten
•Epstein referred to Sinofsky as 'the smartest Jew at Microsoft... He is #3' in a 2012 email to Woody Allen's assistant
•Their contact continued through at least 2018, discussing finances, career prospects, and social events across multiple cities

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EFTA00371604.pdf

EFTA00371604

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From: Lesley Groff <MIMIII > To: Steve Sinofsky Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 17:34:53 +0000 Hello Steve. Hope you are well. Jeffrey would like you to meet with Austin Hall in

EFTA00372748.pdf

EFTA00372748

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tails I should know? Sent from my iPhone is delighted he can come by today for a tour at 3:30 (or following his He will be bringing along with him Steve Sinofsky, and provided me the address and phone number of the lab. Any other I will make sure everyone has ID. Thank you so much. EFTA00372748

EFTA00382681.pdf

EFTA00382681

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ffington Reminder: Reid Weingarten to be in NY today (most likely) 7:30am Appt w/Josh Black ( ) 11:00am Appt 12:30pm LUNCH w/Sultan bin Sulayem, Steve Sinofsky. Jagbland wants to come to lunch. (Sultan: 4 2:00pm Appt w/Leon Black at his office Take ID and Glasses! (Steve: 4:15pm EST (1:15 PST) Skype w/Re

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EFTA00382698.pdf

EFTA00382698

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come by? FOOD will be needed for this! Wednesday Sept 25, 2013 NY 7:30am Appt w/Josh Black a) 11:00am Appt w 12:00pm LUNCH w/Sultan bin Sulayem, Steve Sinofsky. Jagbland wants to come to the lunch (Sultan: + (Steve: 12:30pm Steve Sinofsky to Join the Lunch 2:00pm Appt w/Leon Black at his office EFTA003

EFTA00382693.pdf

EFTA00382693

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ly) Possibly: Larry Summers 7:30am Appt w/Josh Black ( ) 11:00am Appt wr 12:30pm LUNCH w/Suttan bin Sulayem, and Joi Ito (waiting for response) Steve Sinofsky. JE has invited Josh Ramo, Olivier Colom (Sultan: H (Steve: 2:00pm Appt w/Leon Black at his office ( Take ID and Glasses! 4:15pm EST (1:15 PST)

EFTA00423854.pdf

EFTA00423854

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So sorry for the delay...but here you go! George Church Martin Nowak: : Sean Parker: (assistant: Whitney's cell: Whitney Black ) Lee Smolin: Steve Sinofsky: I do not have? Lawrence Krauss: Jim Watson: Maureen is his assistant. I do not have email EFTA00423854 Bamaby Marsh: On Oct 14, 2011, at 1:01

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EFTA00364920.pdf

EFTA00364920

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Fromm: To: Darren Indyke <1 1 Subject: Steve Sinofsky Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 16:05:05 +0000 I have the below for Steve Sinofsky: is his girlfriend: Home: Work: Mobile Steve Sinofksy is Melanie's b

EFTA00287420.pdf

EFTA00287420

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3 LSJ 2:30pm JE to call Nathan Wolfe TUES. APRIL 16, 2013 LSJ Reminder: Bill Spear to be in South Florida (MM) 1:00 m Conf. Call w/Jay Lefkowitz, Steve Sinofsky 3:00pn Conf Call w/Tonja, Jack, Fred and Darren 3:30pm Paul Morris to call JE at STC WED. APRIL 17, 2013 LSJ Reminder: Richard Saul Wurman in NY

EFTA00372790.pdf

EFTA00372790

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ssistant Lauren: (Larry cell) (Dick 4:30pm Appt iv/Allen Jones, CEO of the Allen Institute for Brain Science (Paul Allen's "Mouse/Brain" project) Steve Sinofsky, 551 North 34th Street Seattle, WA 98103 TBD Terry Kafka in La Jolla ??? TBD Evening Depart Seattle for Ranch TBD Arrive Ranch 10:00pm o depa

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EFTA00392345.pdf

EFTA00392345

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> To: Epstein Jeffrey Subject: 1:00 Conf Call w/Jay and Steve Details Date: The, 16 Apr 2013 16:52:14 +0000 1:00 conf call with jay Lefkowitz and Steve Sinofsky EFTA00392345

EFTA00395395.pdf

EFTA00395395

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From: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> To: Lesley Groff Subject: Re: Steve Sinofsky Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:40:14 +0000 if he wants me to , of course i will On Tue, Feb 19, 2013 at 3:36 PM, Lesley Groff wrote: Steve Sinofsky s

EFTA00395418.pdf

EFTA00395418

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From: Lesley Groff H To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Steve Sinofsky Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:05:46 +0000 below from Steve: I am on a plane now. Landing at 5. Can call 6:30 or so -- don't want to call from the car

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EFTA00395435.pdf

EFTA00395435

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t from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Lesley Groff Date: February 19, 2013, 4:05:46 PM EST To: Jeffrey Epstein <jea@gnan> Subject: Re: Steve Sinofsky below from Steve: I am on a plane now. Landing at 5. Can call 6:30 or so -- don't want to call from the car if possible (tunnel and stuff). On Fe

EFTA00402610.pdf

EFTA00402610

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From: =IMI > To: David Blaine Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:49:38 +0000 David...Jeffrey wanted me to add in that Steve Sinofsky and also want to come to lunch this Saturday...Jeffrey thought you would find Steve Sinofksy extremely interesting! (he has been all over the news

EFTA00299816.pdf

EFTA00299816

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APPT? STILL AWAITING ANSWER 5:00pm Appt w/Katherine Keating (~) 5:30pm Appt w/Leon Black an 6:30pm Appt w/Terje EFTA00299820 7:00pm Conf Call w/Steve Sinofsky, your friend Jay, and attorney Scott Price (Dial in is I ; Code 5547-2563) (7:29pm The Hodge's Fly back to Ft. Lauderdale) 7:30n inner w/7 1e, a

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EFTA00382991.pdf

EFTA00382991

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hurs. before breakfast w/Ian Osborne? Wednesday Sept 25, 2013 NY 7:30am Appt w/Josh Black a) 11:00am Appt iv 12:30pm LUNCH w/Sultan bin Sulayem, Steve Sinofsky. JE has invited Olivier Colom and Joi Ito (waiting for response) (Sultan: + 2:00pm Appt w/Leon Black at his office (Steve: Take ID and Glasses!

EFTA00383010.pdf

EFTA00383010

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o: Epstein Jeffrey <[email protected]> Cc: Lyn & Jojo fontanilla , Jo.° fontanilla , Mark Tollison Valdson Cotrin Rich Bamett , • Subject: Steve Sinofsky Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 14:55:18 +0000 Steve Sinofsky will come to the lunch tomorrow at 12:30...he can't make 12:00 due to other commitments..but

EFTA00383016.pdf

EFTA00383016

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ith r > WEd or Thurs between 12-1:30EST? Wednesday Sept 25, 2013 NY 7:30am Appt ti/.Josh Black 11:00am Appt 12:00pm LUNCH w/Sultan bin Sulayem, Steve Sinofsky. Jagbland wants to come to the lunch (Sultan: H 12:30pm Steve Sinofsky to Join the Lunch 2:00pm Appt iv/Leon Black at his office (Steve: Take I

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EFTA00383014.pdf

EFTA00383014

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h on WEd or Thurs between 12-1:30EST? Wednesday Sept 25, 2013 NY 7:30am Appt w/Josh Black at 11:00am Appt w 12:00pm LUNCH w/Sultan bin Sulayem, Steve Sinofsky. Jagbland wants to come to the lunch (Sultan: + (Steve: 12:30pm Steve Sinofsky to Join the Lunch 2:00pm Appt w/Leon Black at his office Take ID

EFTA00365196.pdf

EFTA00365196

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From: Lesley Groff <MIMIII > To: Epstein Jeffrey <[email protected]> Subject: Reminder of 1pm Conf Call w/Jay Lefkowitz & Steve Sinofsky Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:56:28 +0000 Reminder of 1pm Conf Call today with Jay Lefkowitz and Steve Sinofsky...dial in details below: EFTA00365196

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