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Sydney Lake is an associate editor at Fortune, where she writes and edits news for the publication's global news desk covering generational dynamics, billionaire philanthropy, housing, real estate, luxury, and wealth. Before joining Fortune, Sydney served as the assistant editor of Virginia Business magazine and worked on the production desk at CQ Roll Call. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism and leadership studies from the University of Richmond and her master's degree in digital media management from the University of Southern California.
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C-SuiteLowe’s CEO used to make $4.35 an hour working at Target. His secret to climbing the corporate ladder was volunteering for jobs ‘nobody else wanted’
By Sydney LakeFebruary 16, 2026
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C-SuiteBlackstone mogul warned of ‘urgent need’ for AI preparedness—now he’s turning his $48 billion fortune into a top philanthropic foundation
By Sydney LakeFebruary 16, 2026
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SuccessMacKenzie Scott says her college roommate loaned her $1,000 so she wouldn’t have to drop out—and is now inspiring her to give away billions
By Sydney LakeFebruary 14, 2026
The affordability crisis is driving unprecedented price cuts in the housing market, Realtor.com says
Real EstateThe affordability crisis is driving unprecedented price cuts in the housing market, Realtor.com says
By Sydney LakeFebruary 12, 2026
The Gen Z job nightmare is so bad that even billionaires are worried their kids won’t be able to keep a job, says wealth advisor to the 0.1%
SuccessThe Gen Z job nightmare is so bad that even billionaires are worried their kids won’t be able to keep a job, says wealth advisor to the 0.1%
By Sydney LakeFebruary 11, 2026
‘We inherited a very damaged brand’: Red Lobster CEO says the seafood chain could kill more locations and menu items to stay afloat
Retail‘We inherited a very damaged brand’: Red Lobster CEO says the seafood chain could kill more locations and menu items to stay afloat
By Sydney LakeFebruary 10, 2026
U.S. Olympians earn just 5% of what Singapore pays—many are forced to juggle jobs as baristas, brokers, and dentists just to get by
SuccessU.S. Olympians earn just 5% of what Singapore pays—many are forced to juggle jobs as baristas, brokers, and dentists just to get by
By Sydney LakeFebruary 10, 2026
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AIAs billionaires bail, Mark Zuckerberg doubles down on California with $50 million donation
By Sydney LakeFebruary 9, 2026
Bill Gates is shedding houses that are part of his $132 million Xanadu 2.0 compound—a reversal from his feelings about downsizing
Personal FinanceBill Gates is shedding houses that are part of his $132 million Xanadu 2.0 compound—a reversal from his feelings about downsizing
By Sydney LakeFebruary 8, 2026
How much will the winners (and losers) of Super Bowl LX get paid?
Arts & EntertainmentHow much will the winners (and losers) of Super Bowl LX get paid?
By Sydney LakeFebruary 8, 2026
AI can make anyone rich: Mark Cuban says it could turn ‘just one dude in a basement’ into a trillionaire
AIAI can make anyone rich: Mark Cuban says it could turn ‘just one dude in a basement’ into a trillionaire
By Sydney LakeFebruary 7, 2026
Rocket CEO says U.S. mortgage industry is a ‘tale of two cities.’ His booming business shows a broader reality for American homebuyers
Real EstateRocket CEO says U.S. mortgage industry is a ‘tale of two cities.’ His booming business shows a broader reality for American homebuyers
By Sydney LakeFebruary 5, 2026
Bill Gates ‘has to answer’ for Epstein files mentions, Melinda French Gates says, weeks after record $8 billion donation in divorce settlement
North AmericaBill Gates ‘has to answer’ for Epstein files mentions, Melinda French Gates says, weeks after record $8 billion donation in divorce settlement
By Sydney LakeFebruary 4, 2026
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Big TechThe Chan Zuckerberg Initiative cut 70 jobs as the Meta CEO’s philanthropy goes all in on mission to ‘cure or prevent all disease’
By Sydney LakeFebruary 1, 2026
Walmart doubles down on health, promoting 3,000 pharmacy workers and upping earning potential—with no college degree required
Workplace CultureWalmart doubles down on health, promoting 3,000 pharmacy workers and upping earning potential—with no college degree required
By Sydney LakeJanuary 29, 2026
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