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I’ve spent 25 years in venture capital. Here’s how it quietly shut ordinary Americans out of the AI wealth boom—and what could fix it

The private market didn’t just grow. It replaced the system that once let regular investors participate in America’s biggest wealth-creation moments. One solution keeps getting ignored.

By Steve BrotmanMay 22, 2026
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McKinsey studied 200 family business successions. The biggest problem wasn’t the heir — it was the outgoing CEO
By Acha Leke and Chaitali MukherjeeMay 22, 2026
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I’ve led companies through every major tech disruption. AI washing is the same mistake, every time
By Himanshu PalsuleMay 22, 2026
Elon Musk sits with his fists together, looking up.
SpaceX will be worth trillions, but the space station that made it possible is worth even more — if we don’t squander it
By Tejpaul BhatiaMay 20, 2026
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Trump Accounts have a bigger problem than billionaire stock donations
By Jin Huang and Stephen RollMay 21, 2026
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The U.S. freight network is broken by design. One merger could start fixing it
By Brigham A. McCownMay 21, 2026
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James Daunt sits in a booksop, gesturing with both hands and smiling.
AIBarnes & Noble CEO clarifies the bookseller’s stance on AI-written books after refusing to ban them: ‘This is a straightforward rejection of AI books’
By Sasha RogelbergMay 22, 2026
A photo taken during the Maroon Bells bicycle ride during Fortune Brainstorm Tech 2019 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo: Fortune)
InnovationFortune Brainstorm Tech 2026 will be brilliant
By Andrew NuscaMay 22, 2026
Beyond the diploma: Skills that actually get graduates hired
Future of WorkBeyond the diploma: Skills that actually get graduates hired
By Ashley LutzMay 22, 2026
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AIMicrosoft reports are exposing AI’s real cost problem: Using the tech is more expensive than paying human employees
By Jake AngeloMay 22, 2026
Sam Altman standing in a lift.
AIThe big questions looming over OpenAI’s trillion-dollar IPO
By Beatrice NolanMay 22, 2026
Walmart shoppers are filling their gas tanks with less than 10 gallons for the first time since 2022, and its CFO calls it ‘an indication of stress’
EconomyWalmart shoppers are filling their gas tanks with less than 10 gallons for the first time since 2022, and its CFO calls it ‘an indication of stress’
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 22, 2026
The health benefits of saunas: backed by research and experts 
HealthThe health benefits of saunas: backed by research and experts 
By Katie MooreMay 22, 2026
Musk may already be a trillionaire while these SpaceX employees and investors will hit multibillion-dollar jackpots after blockbuster IPO
Startups & VentureMusk may already be a trillionaire while these SpaceX employees and investors will hit multibillion-dollar jackpots after blockbuster IPO
By Jason MaMay 22, 2026
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A John Deere combine powered by artificial intelligence.
CommentaryTo get the most from your company’s A.I. investment, consider the uniqueness of A.I.’s risks and benefits
By François Candelon, Theodoros Evgeniou and Maxime CourtauxDecember 2, 2022
  • SBF’s dangerous decision-making philosophy that brought down FTX
    CommentarySBF’s dangerous decision-making philosophy that brought down FTX
    By Gleb TsipurskyNovember 16, 2022
Today’s CEO must also be a chief talent officer
CommentaryToday’s CEO must also be a chief talent officer
By Lara AbrashDecember 1, 2022
We are one of the ESG rating agencies Sen. Toomey called out. Here’s why he has a point
CommentaryWe are one of the ESG rating agencies Sen. Toomey called out. Here’s why he has a point
By Daniel KlierDecember 1, 2022
The age of unicorns is not over. Here’s why you shouldn’t count out tech’s growth equity investors
CommentaryThe age of unicorns is not over. Here’s why you shouldn’t count out tech’s growth equity investors
By Christian Buecker, Greg Fiore, Dunigan O’Keeffe and Sean TanakaDecember 1, 2022
The ‘Great Reflection’ on the future of work is not over
CommentaryThe ‘Great Reflection’ on the future of work is not over
By Stacy Janiak and Stephani LongDecember 1, 2022
Americans think wages should rise to match inflation–and they’re right. It’s time to dispel the wage-price spiral myth
CommentaryAmericans think wages should rise to match inflation–and they’re right. It’s time to dispel the wage-price spiral myth
By Matthew NestlerDecember 1, 2022
  • The UAE’s climate envoy: ‘Joint climate action can help us achieve peace and prosperity. Here’s why we’re partnering with the U.S. to invest $100 billion in clean energy–and what to expect at COP28’
    CommentaryThe UAE’s climate envoy: ‘Joint climate action can help us achieve peace and prosperity. Here’s why we’re partnering with the U.S. to invest $100 billion in clean energy–and what to expect at COP28’
    By Sultan Al JaberNovember 16, 2022
A tale of two Bobs: Iger returns to fix the Mickey Mouse flubs that damaged Disney’s iconic brand
CommentaryA tale of two Bobs: Iger returns to fix the Mickey Mouse flubs that damaged Disney’s iconic brand
By Richard TorrenzanoNovember 30, 2022
I was elected to become the first woman to lead Dartmouth in over 250 years–and I still doubt myself. Here’s why that’s a good thing
CommentaryI was elected to become the first woman to lead Dartmouth in over 250 years–and I still doubt myself. Here’s why that’s a good thing
By Sian BeilockNovember 30, 2022
Keeping up with the SEC: Here’s what Kim Kardashian and your financial adviser have in common
CommentaryKeeping up with the SEC: Here’s what Kim Kardashian and your financial adviser have in common
By Michael BoeseNovember 29, 2022
Should you work from home or go to the office? It all depends on the conversations you’re trying to have
CommentaryShould you work from home or go to the office? It all depends on the conversations you’re trying to have
By Chuck WisnerNovember 29, 2022
Young people at a table working together
MPWWant solutions that last? Invite Gen Z to the table
By Caryl SternNovember 28, 2022
  • I was a lead author on the climate report that won Al Gore the Nobel Prize. Here’s what we know now that we didn’t know then
    CommentaryI was a lead author on the climate report that won Al Gore the Nobel Prize. Here’s what we know now that we didn’t know then
    By David SchimelNovember 15, 2022
Former U.S. President Donald Trump
CommentaryIn a post-Trump world, the GOP needs to go back to sound principles on free enterprise, small government, and legal immigration
By Alvaro Vargas LlosaNovember 28, 2022
Why this should be business leaders’ ‘finest hour’
CommentaryWhy this should be business leaders’ ‘finest hour’
By Hubert JolyNovember 28, 2022
Crypto photo illustration
Regulators5 Lessons the Crypto Industry must learn from the FTX Disaster
By Alex TapscottNovember 25, 2022
The Global Methane Pledge could be our only realistic chance to slow down climate change within a few years–but time is already running out
CommentaryThe Global Methane Pledge could be our only realistic chance to slow down climate change within a few years–but time is already running out
By Graeme MalcolmNovember 25, 2022
The world needs a Marshall Plan to fight climate change–and politicians are failing to show ambition. Business can’t afford to wait
CommentaryThe world needs a Marshall Plan to fight climate change–and politicians are failing to show ambition. Business can’t afford to wait
By Paul PolmanNovember 24, 2022
Hackers are coming for our Thanksgiving turkeys and John Deere tractors. It’s time to reevaluate America’s food security
CommentaryHackers are coming for our Thanksgiving turkeys and John Deere tractors. It’s time to reevaluate America’s food security
By Mark ManglicmotNovember 23, 2022
I asked the world’s top CEOs if they’re taking diversity seriously. Here’s why their answers could change your life
CommentaryI asked the world’s top CEOs if they’re taking diversity seriously. Here’s why their answers could change your life
By Robert ReissNovember 23, 2022
It’s not the jobs, stupid
CommentaryIt’s not the jobs, stupid
By Maria FlynnNovember 23, 2022
My personal insight into fireworks back at the Magic Kingdom: The return of Disney’s triumphant General Iger
CommentaryMy personal insight into fireworks back at the Magic Kingdom: The return of Disney’s triumphant General Iger
By Jeffrey SonnenfeldNovember 22, 2022
Don’t fall for these 3 psychological tricks Black Friday sales use to make us buy more
CommentaryDon’t fall for these 3 psychological tricks Black Friday sales use to make us buy more
By Gleb TsipurskyNovember 22, 2022
Joe Biden beat ageism at the polls–it’s time to banish it from the workplace
CommentaryJoe Biden beat ageism at the polls–it’s time to banish it from the workplace
By Alan PatricofNovember 22, 2022
Composite materials have made Artemis possible. Here’s how innovation is transforming America’s aviation industry
CommentaryComposite materials have made Artemis possible. Here’s how innovation is transforming America’s aviation industry
By Carmelo Lo FaroNovember 21, 2022
Why Amazon is going all in on renewables–and how it intends to use 100% clean energy by 2025
CommentaryWhy Amazon is going all in on renewables–and how it intends to use 100% clean energy by 2025
By Shannon KelloggNovember 21, 2022
The U.S. Travel Association: ‘Visa processing delays are hurting economic growth. Here’s how the Obama Administration solved the same problem 10 years ago’
CommentaryThe U.S. Travel Association: ‘Visa processing delays are hurting economic growth. Here’s how the Obama Administration solved the same problem 10 years ago’
By Geoff FreemanNovember 21, 2022
Old ways of working won’t meet the challenges of the next economy
CommentaryOld ways of working won’t meet the challenges of the next economy
By Taso Du ValNovember 18, 2022
Here’s how to survive the VC winter, according to EY’s U.S. venture capital leader
CommentaryHere’s how to survive the VC winter, according to EY’s U.S. venture capital leader
By Jeffrey GrabowNovember 18, 2022
The business of renting wombs is thriving–and surrogates don’t always understand the risks
CommentaryThe business of renting wombs is thriving–and surrogates don’t always understand the risks
By Carolyn BarberNovember 17, 2022
U.S. policymakers have one last chance to avoid a recession: Find the 1.5 million women who vanished from our workforce
CommentaryU.S. policymakers have one last chance to avoid a recession: Find the 1.5 million women who vanished from our workforce
By Katica RoyNovember 17, 2022
Pollsters got it wrong in 2018, 2020, and 2022. Here’s why political polling is no more than statistical sophistry
CommentaryPollsters got it wrong in 2018, 2020, and 2022. Here’s why political polling is no more than statistical sophistry
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianNovember 16, 2022
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