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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.
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank says micromanagement is ‘underestimated.’ Steve Jobs and Elon Musk would agree
C-Suite
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank says micromanagement is ‘underestimated.’ Steve Jobs and Elon Musk would agree
By Sydney LakeMay 15, 2026
Nonprofit CEOs say Trump’s economy is driving surging demand—and they’re pushed to the brink
Future of Work
Nonprofit CEOs say Trump’s economy is driving surging demand—and they’re pushed to the brink
By Sydney LakeMay 14, 2026
‘Be delusional enough to call yourself something the world hasn’t called you yet’: What powerful women told the class of 2026
Newsletters
‘Be delusional enough to call yourself something the world hasn’t called you yet’: What powerful women told the class of 2026
By Sydney LakeMay 14, 2026
NC State graduates showed up for a commencement speech. They left with their senior-year loans paid off
North America
NC State graduates showed up for a commencement speech. They left with their senior-year loans paid off
By Sydney LakeMay 13, 2026
Mrs. Dow Jones on what women get wrong about money
Newsletters
Mrs. Dow Jones on what women get wrong about money
By Sydney LakeMay 13, 2026
TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett’s 3 rules for Gen Z entering the workforce: Adapt, lean in, and build a bigger table
Success
TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett’s 3 rules for Gen Z entering the workforce: Adapt, lean in, and build a bigger table
By Sydney LakeMay 11, 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says Gen Z and millennials are using ChatGPT like a ‘life advisor’—but college students might be one step ahead
Tech
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says Gen Z and millennials are using ChatGPT like a ‘life advisor’—but college students might be one step ahead
By Sydney LakeMay 10, 2026
Investors are betting big on senior housing. There’s just one problem—the baby boomers they’re chasing can’t pay the rent
Real Estate
Investors are betting big on senior housing. There’s just one problem—the baby boomers they’re chasing can’t pay the rent
By Sydney LakeMay 9, 2026
The American Dream is moving to the Midwest—Michigan and Wisconsin beat the coasts for the hottest housing markets, Redfin finds
Real Estate
The American Dream is moving to the Midwest—Michigan and Wisconsin beat the coasts for the hottest housing markets, Redfin finds
By Sydney LakeMay 7, 2026
Meet Mark Stevens: The billionaire VC, Nvidia board member, and Giving Pledge signer who just donated $200 million to USC
AI
Meet Mark Stevens: The billionaire VC, Nvidia board member, and Giving Pledge signer who just donated $200 million to USC
By Sydney LakeMay 7, 2026
The IRS may owe COVID-era refunds to tens of millions of taxpayers. Here’s who could qualify
Personal Finance
The IRS may owe COVID-era refunds to tens of millions of taxpayers. Here’s who could qualify
By Sydney LakeMay 6, 2026
Dating has gotten so expensive that nearly half of U.S. singles say it’s no longer worth it, as the average night out approaches $200
Personal Finance
Dating has gotten so expensive that nearly half of U.S. singles say it’s no longer worth it, as the average night out approaches $200
By Sydney LakeMay 5, 2026
America’s twin scarcities: The 4-million-unit shortage in both housing and childcare is breaking families
Real Estate
America’s twin scarcities: The 4-million-unit shortage in both housing and childcare is breaking families
By Sydney LakeMay 3, 2026
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AI
Big Tech is shelling out up to $1 million for new hires who will never have to write a line of code
By Sydney LakeMay 2, 2026
From Warren Buffett to Tim Cook, these 5 Fortune 500 legends all share the same childhood job
Success
From Warren Buffett to Tim Cook, these 5 Fortune 500 legends all share the same childhood job
By Sydney LakeApril 29, 2026
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