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How we picked this year's 40 Under 40

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Tempest AI is expanding its role in the development of a personalized cancer vaccine. And Crain's Assistant Managing Editor Ann Wyler joins me to take us behind the scenes with Crains 40 Under 40 Class of 2026. Nine of them are CEOs, and one thing I found interesting when I broke down the numbers, six of them are founders. So six folks on our list, six of the 40, probably had experience in other industries and then set out on their own to create something, which I always find fascinating.

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Hope for the future, and perhaps some concern as well, impels us to look at the next generation of leaders. Enter the members of this year's Crains Chicago Business 40 Under 40 Class of 2026. These leaders apply their expertise and vision in law, finance, technology, government, and civic organizations. Crains' Anne Weiler joins us now to introduce us to the forces transforming Chicago's economy and communities to shape our future. Hey, Anne.

Hey, Jean. So I'm excited to talk about this year's 40 Under 40. I read every profile. Love it. And I love them. I love them. But I'm wondering, how would you describe this class as a whole? It is my favorite feature every year that I get to work on....

How we picked this year's 40 Under 40

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The candid version is on a podcast,
not the earnings call.

How we picked this year's 40 Under 40

Read the full transcript

The candid version is on a podcast, not the earnings call.

The candid version is on a podcast,
not the earnings call.