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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.
MacKenzie Scott’s approach to her $26 billion giving spree was inspired by a book she read in college about writing
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MacKenzie Scott’s approach to her $26 billion giving spree was inspired by a book she read in college about writing
By Sydney LakeJune 5, 2026
‘A landmark moment for homebuying’: A San Francisco seller wants OpenAI or Anthropic stock for their $3 million home
Real Estate
‘A landmark moment for homebuying’: A San Francisco seller wants OpenAI or Anthropic stock for their $3 million home
By Sydney LakeJune 3, 2026
Women run a record 11% of Fortune 500 companies in 2026—but the gain came in a year of high-profile exits
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Women run a record 11% of Fortune 500 companies in 2026—but the gain came in a year of high-profile exits
By Sydney LakeJune 3, 2026
Mark Cuban put $500K into a stranger’s rocket company over email. It’s now a SpaceX competitor worth $4 billion
Startups & Venture
Mark Cuban put $500K into a stranger’s rocket company over email. It’s now a SpaceX competitor worth $4 billion
By Sydney LakeJune 2, 2026
He sent out 3,200 résumés and got zero job offers in the 2008 crash. Now Outdoor Boys’ Luke Nichols is telling grads how he survived
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He sent out 3,200 résumés and got zero job offers in the 2008 crash. Now Outdoor Boys’ Luke Nichols is telling grads how he survived
By Sydney LakeJune 2, 2026
Warren Buffett’s son Peter didn’t know his dad was a billionaire until his 20s—he found out from a rich list
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Warren Buffett’s son Peter didn’t know his dad was a billionaire until his 20s—he found out from a rich list
By Sydney LakeMay 30, 2026
Gen Z is rejecting $200 dates and choosing ‘solo-maxxing’—and dating apps are taking a hit
Economy
Gen Z is rejecting $200 dates and choosing ‘solo-maxxing’—and dating apps are taking a hit
By Sydney LakeMay 30, 2026
Warren Buffett says ‘you’re giving up your potential’ if you don’t have this one skill—and it has nothing to do with the stock market
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Warren Buffett says ‘you’re giving up your potential’ if you don’t have this one skill—and it has nothing to do with the stock market
By Sydney LakeMay 28, 2026
‘PTO-maxxing’ is the summer hack turning 15 vacation days into 49 days off
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‘PTO-maxxing’ is the summer hack turning 15 vacation days into 49 days off
By Sydney LakeMay 27, 2026
Kevin O’Leary slams people who want work-life balance: ‘I hope they work for my competitors’
Success
Kevin O’Leary slams people who want work-life balance: ‘I hope they work for my competitors’
By Sydney LakeMay 26, 2026
Simon Sinek says the most successful people in the world ‘hit zero’ or came close to it: Failure is ‘the gift’
Success
Simon Sinek says the most successful people in the world ‘hit zero’ or came close to it: Failure is ‘the gift’
By Sydney LakeMay 25, 2026
Inside the ‘stealth wealth’ playbook: How Silicon Valley’s elite buy multimillion-dollar mansions without leaving a paper trail
Real Estate
Inside the ‘stealth wealth’ playbook: How Silicon Valley’s elite buy multimillion-dollar mansions without leaving a paper trail
By Sydney LakeMay 24, 2026
The Midwest is leading America’s spring housing rebound because of ‘buyers who are actually showing up,’ Realtor.com says
Real Estate
The Midwest is leading America’s spring housing rebound because of ‘buyers who are actually showing up,’ Realtor.com says
By Sydney LakeMay 21, 2026
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MacKenzie Scott gave away more than $7 billion last year—but her secretive style got her snubbed from a top donors list
By Sydney LakeMay 21, 2026
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Pay transparency is exposing a bigger problem: Most companies can’t explain why they pay what they pay
By Sydney LakeMay 20, 2026
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