Ore. Youth is no barrier, either. Kitchen is 31 years old. Chief financial officer Andrew Fastow is 38. The company's top trader, John Arnold, is 26. Enron's physical environment feels high-energy.
Most executives are just a desktop videoconference away from inquiring superiors.
The place also feels high-tech. Should Enron news break, the company is hot-wired for CNN or other direct broadcasts. Across town, the Houston Astros' new baseball stadium bears the Enron name under an innovative 30-year deal that not only underscores Enron's marketing aggressiveness but also has the company managing the heating, ventilation and air conditioning of the facility. Some analysts say Enron may be biting off more than it can chew. Can Enron raise enough capital to fuel all these aspiring e-businesses.