Who are the hottest prospects to attain business greatness in the months and years ahead? The Business Journal identifies 25 Angelenos who fit the bill in this week’s Special Report, Up & Comers.

The group is reflective of the local economy. Just as the ranks of major corporate operations have thinned in L.A., so too have the number of young Fortune 500 types.

The Class of ’98 is packed with entrepreneurs who have largely shunned the corporate structure. They come from a broad cross-section of industries technology, entertainment, banking, real estate and government. They’re already playing significant roles in shaping those industries, and their clout will likely grow as time goes on.

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