Good morning.
Fortune’s new 40 Under 40 list is out this morning. And while I embrace some benefits of longevity, I am in awe of this group—both for the sweep of their ambitions and the swiftness of their accomplishments. As our editors wrote:
“The founders, executives, investors, creators, and activists on this year's list are creating and seizing opportunity. They’re empowering others. They’re exploring new treatments for diseases that affect millions. They’re connecting people. They’re building upon their successes as athletes and entertainers. They’re trailblazing in their industries. And they’re even building new ones. “
My guess is you won’t have heard of most of these folks. I was familiar with just a few—and one, 30-year-old Wemimo Abbey, only because he joined us two weeks ago at the Fortune CEO Initiative, where he wowed the crowd. (You can see his comments here.)
So take some time getting to know them. They are an impressive bunch. That said, the standard warning applies: past performance is no guarantee of future success. Sam Bankman Fried was on last year’s list. (More on his future here.)
Other news below. And check out Susie Gharib’s interview with Delta CEO Ed Bastian, who isn’t worried about recession. He told Susie:
“Business travel is strong. What I tell every CEO that I see, 'We’re all traveling. We’re all very busy right now. If you’re not traveling somebody else is traveling to see your customer. So you better get back out.'”
Alan Murray
@alansmurray
alan.murray@fortune.com
