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For 250 years, America didn’t just invent the future—it built it. That connection is breaking. Here’s how to restore it

As Fortune marks 250 years of American innovation, McKinsey leaders argue the country faces its most consequential reinvention test yet.

By Eric Kutcher, Shubham Singhal, Olivia White and Scott BlackburnMay 13, 2026
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I spent 8 years building Google Sheets. Now I think apps are on their way out
By Zach LloydMay 13, 2026
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Your grandma should be using AI. really
By Kevin FrazierMay 13, 2026
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SAP CEO: the AI race is being fought in the wrong place 
By Christian KleinMay 12, 2026
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Imposter syndrome used to be a lie. AI made it true
By Jeffrey Sanchez-BurksMay 13, 2026
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Ted Turner built the original infinite scroll. The attention economy is running on his playbook 
By Nick LichtenbergMay 12, 2026
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Robby Starbuck, please meet Bob Crandall
CommentaryRobby Starbuck, please meet Bob Crandall
By Bob WiteckJanuary 21, 2025
  • Thumbtack CEO Marco Zappacosta.
    CommentaryThumbtack CEO: Entrepreneurial advice from a founder more than 15 years in
    By Marco ZappacostaDecember 24, 2024
Korea’s economy looks like it’s shrugging off Yoon’s impeachment crisis. Don’t be fooled
CommentaryKorea’s economy looks like it’s shrugging off Yoon’s impeachment crisis. Don’t be fooled
By Victor ChaJanuary 17, 2025
What Donald Trump and Elon Musk backing H-1B visas means to me as an immigrant entrepreneur
CommentaryWhat Donald Trump and Elon Musk backing H-1B visas means to me as an immigrant entrepreneur
By Harry (Harjinder) SinghJanuary 17, 2025
Remembering the star-crossed life of self-help guru James Arthur Ray
CommentaryRemembering the star-crossed life of self-help guru James Arthur Ray
By Richard SiklosJanuary 17, 2025
The people who ghost you may think they’re being nice—and be more willing to help than you assume
CommentaryThe people who ghost you may think they’re being nice—and be more willing to help than you assume
By Nadav KleinJanuary 17, 2025
President-elect Donald Trump
CommentaryTrump’s impact on M&A: Part chaos, part back-to-business, all action
By Lucinda GuthrieJanuary 17, 2025
  • To help save the climate, CEOs need to become ‘Chief Coalition Builders ’
    CommentaryTo help save the climate, CEOs need to become ‘Chief Coalition Builders ’
    By Peter Agnefjäll, Hixonia Nyasulu and Feike SijbesmaDecember 23, 2024
Pekka Lundmark is the president and CEO of Nokia.
CommentaryNokia CEO: Making AI greener starts with smarter data center design 
By Pekka LundmarkJanuary 17, 2025
A traffic sign submerged in floodwater after Hurricane Delta made landfall in Louisiana.
CommentaryClimate disasters hit Black communities disproportionately hard. ‘Bluelining’ doesn’t help
By Jerel EzellJanuary 16, 2025
4 iconic U.S. companies are in stormy waters—2 CEOs are possibly lost at sea, while 2 may be piloting safely to shore
Commentary4 iconic U.S. companies are in stormy waters—2 CEOs are possibly lost at sea, while 2 may be piloting safely to shore
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Stephen HenriquesJanuary 15, 2025
Gen Xers expect to keep working longer than they planned–and will be the first generation to go into retirement with less financial security than their parents and grandparents
CommentaryGen Xers expect to keep working longer than they planned–and will be the first generation to go into retirement with less financial security than their parents and grandparents
By Tiffani PotestaJanuary 15, 2025
In Trump 2.0, growing, spending, or squandering an enviable macroeconomic inheritance are all on the table
CommentaryIn Trump 2.0, growing, spending, or squandering an enviable macroeconomic inheritance are all on the table
By Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul SwartzJanuary 15, 2025
  • I’m an ex-CEO. My peers are facing the reality that many Gen Zers see corporate America as the enemy
    CommentaryI’m an ex-CEO. My peers are facing the reality that many Gen Zers see corporate America as the enemy
    By Bill GeorgeDecember 20, 2024
GrowthLoop CEO Chris O’Neill
CommentaryI’m a CEO and former Google exec who spent decades in the office. Here’s why I’m conflicted about return to office vs. remote-first
By Chris O’NeillJanuary 15, 2025
Scott Belsky, Adobe’s Chief Strategy Officer.
CommentaryReimagining the artist’s signature so creative people can thrive—even as AI content explodes
By Scott BelskyJanuary 14, 2025
Magna CEO Swamy Kotagiri
CommentaryMagna CEO: Amid automotive industry transformation, collaborative risk and reward sharing is key
By Swamy KotagiriJanuary 14, 2025
Richard Edelman.
CommentaryEdelman CEO: Plummeting trust in institutions has the world slipping into grievance. Here’s the fix
By Richard EdelmanJanuary 14, 2025
Beyond the game: A case for investing in women’s sports
Partner CommentaryBeyond the game: A case for investing in women’s sports
By Lara AbrashJanuary 13, 2025
America’s working class barely scrapes by. An outdated image of them doesn’t help  
CommentaryAmerica’s working class barely scrapes by. An outdated image of them doesn’t help  
By Rick Wartzman and Harin ContractorJanuary 13, 2025
Honeywell CEO Vimal Kapur
CommentaryHoneywell CEO: AI will transform industry at scale beginning in 2025
By Vimal KapurJanuary 13, 2025
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CommentaryGoldilocks and the AI Revolution: Why mid-sized companies may be ‘just right’ for GenAI adoption
By François Candelon, Michael G. Jacobides, Meenal Pore and Leonid ZhukovJanuary 10, 2025
Critical Metals CEO Tony Sage.
CommentaryI’m a mining industry CEO. Let’s talk about Trump and Greenland
By Tony SageJanuary 9, 2025
Canva cofounder Cameron Adams.
CommentaryCanva cofounder: My AI predictions for 2025
By Cameron Adams January 9, 2025
How to realize AI’s autonomous promise 
Partner CommentaryHow to realize AI’s autonomous promise 
By Karthik Narain and Lan GuanJanuary 9, 2025
Jennifer Granholm, Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy.
CommentaryJennifer Granholm: Hit reverse on EV investments and China wins the race
By Jennifer GranholmJanuary 9, 2025
I’m a Canadian listening to Trump. Let’s talk about ‘the 51st state’
CommentaryI’m a Canadian listening to Trump. Let’s talk about ‘the 51st state’
By Don TapscottJanuary 8, 2025
There’s a $32 trillion reason to bet big on women entrepreneurs as your 2025 investment resolution
CommentaryThere’s a $32 trillion reason to bet big on women entrepreneurs as your 2025 investment resolution
By Olivia WaltonJanuary 8, 2025
Your company’s digital future lies off-screen
CommentaryYour company’s digital future lies off-screen
By Olof SchybergsonJanuary 7, 2025
A close-up of businessman charging his electric car at charging station in front of his office. Detail of man's hand plugging in power cord to an electric vehicle.
Partner CommentaryThe $48 trillion question: How can the U.S. compete in the industries of the future?
By Eric KutcherJanuary 6, 2025
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Partner CommentaryHow to trust a GenAI agent: four key requirements
By Shiven RamjiJanuary 6, 2025
The path to net zero that doesn’t punish consumers, businesses, or politicians
CommentaryThe path to net zero that doesn’t punish consumers, businesses, or politicians
By Rich Lesser and Feike SijbesmaJanuary 6, 2025
Five underrecognized, standout CEOs of the year 
CommentaryFive underrecognized, standout CEOs of the year 
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianDecember 31, 2024
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