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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.
‘Wealth doesn’t erase your problems—it magnifies them’: One serial entrepreneur’s brutally honest take on making it
Success
‘Wealth doesn’t erase your problems—it magnifies them’: One serial entrepreneur’s brutally honest take on making it
By Sydney LakeMarch 25, 2026
From 12 hours of video games a day to Big Ten Player of the Year: The unlikely rise of Yaxel Lendeborg
Success
From 12 hours of video games a day to Big Ten Player of the Year: The unlikely rise of Yaxel Lendeborg
By Sydney LakeMarch 24, 2026
Carlyle Group’s founder, Dallas Cowboys owner, and a Houston hospitality mogul are among the billionaires bankrolling March Madness Sweet 16 schools
C-Suite
Carlyle Group’s founder, Dallas Cowboys owner, and a Houston hospitality mogul are among the billionaires bankrolling March Madness Sweet 16 schools
By Sydney LakeMarch 23, 2026
Kevinn O'Leary showing off his watches
Success
Kevin O’Leary became a millionaire from a $4.2 billion deal—but said it was ‘very anticlimactic’
By Sydney LakeMarch 22, 2026
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Success
Craigslist founder says his inspiration for donating $450 million started in Sunday school: ‘I should treat people like I want to be treated’
By Sydney LakeMarch 20, 2026
‘Plumbers regularly earn more than lawyers’: Top entrepreneur makes a bold prediction that AI will flip the American Dream
Future of Work
‘Plumbers regularly earn more than lawyers’: Top entrepreneur makes a bold prediction that AI will flip the American Dream
By Sydney LakeMarch 19, 2026
America’s economy is so bad that it’s driving a loneliness crisis, as two-thirds skip weddings and dinners to make ends meet
Personal Finance
America’s economy is so bad that it’s driving a loneliness crisis, as two-thirds skip weddings and dinners to make ends meet
By Sydney LakeMarch 17, 2026
Meet Autumn Durald Arkapaw, the cinematographer behind ‘Sinners’ who shattered a major glass ceiling in Hollywood
Success
Meet Autumn Durald Arkapaw, the cinematographer behind ‘Sinners’ who shattered a major glass ceiling in Hollywood
By Sydney LakeMarch 16, 2026
The ultrawealthy don’t house hunt anymore. They subscribe
Real Estate
The ultrawealthy don’t house hunt anymore. They subscribe
By Sydney LakeMarch 14, 2026
Starbucks’ Howard Schultz moved to Seattle 44 years ago with his wife, dog, and not much else. Here’s how he built his $6.6 billion fortune
Success
Starbucks’ Howard Schultz moved to Seattle 44 years ago with his wife, dog, and not much else. Here’s how he built his $6.6 billion fortune
By Sydney LakeMarch 12, 2026
Gen Z is defiantly ‘giving up’ on ever owning a home and is spending more than saving, working less, and making risky investments, study shows
Real Estate
Gen Z is defiantly ‘giving up’ on ever owning a home and is spending more than saving, working less, and making risky investments, study shows
By Sydney LakeMarch 10, 2026
From thyroid cancer to 40‑hour fasts: Inside Daymond John’s obsession with biohacking and living longer
Health
From thyroid cancer to 40‑hour fasts: Inside Daymond John’s obsession with biohacking and living longer
By Sydney LakeMarch 8, 2026
Gen Z is hacking the exorbitant costs of live events by ditching Coachella and opting for something actually affordable. Meet Breakaway
Arts & Entertainment
Gen Z is hacking the exorbitant costs of live events by ditching Coachella and opting for something actually affordable. Meet Breakaway
By Sydney LakeMarch 7, 2026
Most Americans are woefully short on saving for retirement—Warren Buffett’s investing advice could help
Personal Finance
Most Americans are woefully short on saving for retirement—Warren Buffett’s investing advice could help
By Sydney LakeMarch 5, 2026
McDonald’s gargantuan ‘Big Arch’ burger contains two-thirds of your daily caloric intake—and that’s without fries or a drink
Health
McDonald’s gargantuan ‘Big Arch’ burger contains two-thirds of your daily caloric intake—and that’s without fries or a drink
By Sydney LakeMarch 4, 2026
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By Catherina GioinoOctober 5, 2026
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Google cofounder Sergey Brin has spent $102 million to fight California’s proposed billionaire tax—he could owe $13 billion if he losesplaceholder alt text
By Sasha RogelbergOctober 3, 2026
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Wealthy boomers doubt their heirs will keep giving as $124 trillion changes hands, BofA finds. The data shows a different realityplaceholder alt text
By Sydney LakeOctober 6, 2026
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