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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.
Billionaire tech founder Joe Liemandt says getting an MBA isn’t worth it and you don’t learn a ‘fraction’ of what you would as an entrepreneur
SuccessBillionaire tech founder Joe Liemandt says getting an MBA isn’t worth it and you don’t learn a ‘fraction’ of what you would as an entrepreneur
By Sydney LakeNovember 18, 2025
Hard work beats talent when it comes to success, UPenn psychologist says: ‘Effort counts twice’
SuccessHard work beats talent when it comes to success, UPenn psychologist says: ‘Effort counts twice’
By Sydney LakeNovember 17, 2025
Michael Dell founded his $90 billion company—once the largest PC maker—as a 19-year-old in his college dorm. Here’s his secret to making it big
SuccessMichael Dell founded his $90 billion company—once the largest PC maker—as a 19-year-old in his college dorm. Here’s his secret to making it big
By Sydney LakeNovember 17, 2025
Homeland Security secretary promises $10,000 bonuses for select TSA agents who worked during the government shutdown—but there’s a catch
North AmericaHomeland Security secretary promises $10,000 bonuses for select TSA agents who worked during the government shutdown—but there’s a catch
By Sydney LakeNovember 14, 2025
Walmart CEO speaking
SuccessWalmart CEO started his career unloading trailers at the warehouse—he says raising his hand led to his success
By Sydney LakeNovember 14, 2025
A new study shows that 15% of Americans have co-purchased a home with a person other than their romantic partner—and another 48% would consider it.
FinanceMillennials are ‘carpooling for homes’ by teaming up with non-romantic co-buyers because of the disastrous state of the housing market
By Sydney LakeNovember 14, 2025
Mackenzie Scott at at Gala on January 6, 2018.
SuccessMacKenzie Scott makes more ‘life-changing,’ record-breaking gifts to historically Black colleges and universities—totaling more than $400 million
By Sydney LakeNovember 13, 2025
Barbara Corcoran smiles during an interview.
Real EstateSelf-made millionaire Barbara Corcoran reveals her ‘golden rule’ of real estate investing
By Sydney LakeNovember 13, 2025
Marriott abruptly cut ties with Sonder, leaving thousands of hotel guests stranded: It’s ‘inconceivable’ they would treat humans that way, guest says
Travel & LeisureMarriott abruptly cut ties with Sonder, leaving thousands of hotel guests stranded: It’s ‘inconceivable’ they would treat humans that way, guest says
By Sydney LakeNovember 12, 2025
Flights won’t just ‘bounce back’ after the government shutdown ends, airlines association warns. Here are all of the airports that are delayed
North AmericaFlights won’t just ‘bounce back’ after the government shutdown ends, airlines association warns. Here are all of the airports that are delayed
By Sydney LakeNovember 11, 2025
Warren Buffett is ‘going quiet’ after he steps down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO this year. Read his farewell letter to shareholders
InvestingWarren Buffett is ‘going quiet’ after he steps down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO this year. Read his farewell letter to shareholders
By Sydney LakeNovember 10, 2025
Steve Jobs at Macworld in 2008
SuccessSteve Jobs didn’t take Warren Buffett’s financial advice to buy back Apple stock, and it says a lot about his leadership style
By Sydney LakeNovember 10, 2025
A staggering 84% of Gen Z say they’re delaying milestones to buy a house. There’s ‘no single fix’ for the affordability crisis, real estate exec says
Real EstateA staggering 84% of Gen Z say they’re delaying milestones to buy a house. There’s ‘no single fix’ for the affordability crisis, real estate exec says
By Sydney LakeNovember 10, 2025
Real estate’s most powerful women have fallen from the C-suite
NewslettersReal estate’s most powerful women have fallen from the C-suite
By Sydney LakeNovember 7, 2025
The travel industry has already lost $4 billion from the government shutdown. The FAA’s flight cuts starting Friday are a new threat
Travel & LeisureThe travel industry has already lost $4 billion from the government shutdown. The FAA’s flight cuts starting Friday are a new threat
By Sydney LakeNovember 6, 2025
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