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Delta’s CEO let AI write a speech for Gen Z college grads—but he threw it away and started over with pencil and paper for one key reason
As the class of 2026 walks across the stage this graduation season, there may be no larger elephant in the room than artificial intelligence. The technology promises great innovation, but it is making young people anxious about their own career prospects and whether the four-year college grind was worth it in today’s job market. And…
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Poppi cofounder maxed out credit cards and sold her car to fund the company—now, she’s a multimillionaire after a $1.95 billion sale
For many entrepreneurs, building a unicorn means betting their own finances long before any massive payday is within sight. Poppi cofounder Allison Ellsworth became a mega-millionaire after selling her prebiotic soda brand to PepsiCo for $1.95 billion—but just one decade ago, she and her husband were maxing out credit cards to get the business off…
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TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett’s 3 rules for Gen Z entering the workforce: Adapt, lean in, and build a bigger table
Instead of a typical message of inspiration, Thasunda Brown Duckett, CEO of TIAA, offered Florida A&M University’s class of 2026 tangible ways to approach today’s job market, which is increasingly challenging for Gen Z. While she acknowledged the growing power of AI can feel intimidating, Duckett, one of only four Black women to ever helm…
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Microsoft’s CFO admits she joined the tech giant without even knowing her salary—and then missed her first day of work
As an economics undergraduate at Duke University in the 1990s, Amy Hood had no master plan that would one day land her the top finance job at one of the world’s biggest tech companies. In fact, now Microsoft’s chief financial officer, Hood, said her career has looked more like a roller coaster than a ladder—and…
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This Gen Zer dropped out of college to become an influencer—now he’s a millionaire from selling products like Medicube and Neutrogena on TikTok Shop
Just like generations before, Gen Z is looking to role models for career success. But instead of aspiring to be their white-collar parents, they’re clued into the growing industry of influencers. And as the creator economy continues to grow in reach and profitability, content creators like Logan Walter are fundamentally proving its value. Walter has…
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Blackstone CEO admits his first big investment loss nearly brought him to tears—but the lesson put him on a path to now being worth $47 billion
No matter how high someone climbs the corporate ladder or how many millions they earn, every business leader is still human. They’re bound to stumble and make mistakes—even when steering some of the world’s largest companies. Blackstone cofounder and CEO Stephen A. Schwarzman, for instance, once admitted he was nearly brought to tears after flubbing…
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Before the McLaren CEO got a $50 million payday from his team’s F1 championship, he was a high-school dropout who got his start on Wheel of Fortune
McLaren Racing Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri crossed the finish line at the Miami Grand Prix last week in second and third place respectively, marking the team’s first double podium of the year following its second consecutive Constructors’ Championship season in 2025. One of the oldest teams in F1’s 76-year history, McLaren…
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Red flag test: former CEO explains why he rejects job candidates who say they can start right away
Like many CEOs, Gary Shapiro, the executive chair and former CEO of U.S. trade association Consumer Technology Association, has one make-or-break interview question he asks hopeful new hires—and says he will turn candidates down if they answer it wrong. Picture this: You’ve spent hours applying for the dream job and sitting through multiple interviews. Finally,…
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Match Group’s CEO revived a shuttered Tinder internship program for Gen Z—and received over 30,000 applications for just 27 spots
Gen Zers are up against a dire job market as companies slim their headcounts and entry-level opportunities dry up in the wake of AI. However, Match Group CEO Spencer Rascoff is breaking from the pack and betting on early-career talent. Shortly after assuming the dating empire’s top job last February, the chief executive revived a…
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Ford CEO says his Gen Z son is choosing hands-on work: ‘He feels like that’s more fulfilling than doing summer school at some fancy college’
Jim Farley has one of the most recognizable names in American business. But when it comes to the question millions of parents are quietly asking around the dinner table—is college really worth it?—Ford’s CEO says his own household is no exception. In an exclusive interview with Fortune, Farley revealed that his son has chosen to…