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Robert F. Smith

@rfs_vista

Founder, Chairman & CEO Vista Equity Partners. Philanthropist. President, founding director Fund II Foundation.

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Today is Global Pay It Forward Day. Let’s think about how we can help those in need by investing in programs that truly matter. With 10+ million people in over 100 countries committed to this movement, we can make a difference for so many. Learn more. bit.ly/3EPDffx

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The Tuskegee Airmen made history during WWII. Today, their legacy lives on at #HBCUs where their story inspires future aviation professionals, including pilots and engineers. Read more. bit.ly/44Aju6v

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It was an honor to ring the Closing Bell NYSE 🏛 to celebrate 25 years of Vista Equity Partners. I also sat down with Scott Wapner on CNBC's Closing Bell where we reflected on Vista’s journey, the enduring power of enterprise software and agentic #AI. bit.ly/4iLXg4G

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A gift to Cornell University will help fund research that will support work with Empire AI, Cornell Tech and other organizations. The goal: ensure New York remains a leader in this new space, and that Cornell remains at the cusp of innovation. Read more. bit.ly/44jWVTl

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I had the pleasure of speaking on a panel, Common Sense from Uncommon Investors, at the Milken Institute’s Global Conference. My co-panelists shared key insights on the current investing environment & gave advice on how to navigate the future. bit.ly/4d4ZY49

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At the Milken Institute’s Global Conference, I spoke with Brian Sozzi on Yahoo Finance. We talked about the enduring power of enterprise software, how agentic #AI will make software an even more productive business tool & the current investment landscape. bit.ly/4mcIQO7

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I had the honor of joining Power100 presented by Blueprint Capital Advisors’ Power100 Honoree Dinner for a fireside chat with Jacob Walthour & Verdun Perry. I had the chance to meet with investors making a lasting impact in the asset management industry. bit.ly/3GHfN50

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On Sunday, many of us will celebrate our mothers. I would not be the man I am today without the care and guidance that my mother gave me. Her love allowed me to always believe that I was enough, and that’s a sentiment I’m working every day to now pass onto my children.

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Traditional models of mentorship continue to help guide the next generation, and the increasing adoption of reverse mentorship models is allowing for stronger communication and collaboration across generations. bit.ly/4mbbiQg

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In Tallahassee, FL, Black-owned businesses are exceeding the national average in percentage of overall businesses in cities across the country. Tallahassee demonstrates how a community can grow together. Read more. bit.ly/3H768oe

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Networking is the key to building your career. Growing your network creates connections that can play a critical role in your professional trajectory, opening doors and providing critical mentorship. Learn more. bit.ly/3S3lbBR

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Robotics is reshaping our world for the better, particularly in healthcare. Maseray S. Kamara, M.D. is employing robotics in colon and rectal surgery to help improve outcomes – and the results are already benefiting patients. Read more about her work. bit.ly/4j3KNti

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Olympia Auset’s süprmarktla in LA is bringing quality food to a community that was once a food desert. After having to travel two hours for healthy food, Olympia decided it was time for a change. Today, her full-service grocery store feeds her community. bit.ly/3GZY7Sd

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I’m proud to share that I was named to the inaugural #TIME100Philanthropy list alongside others who are dedicated to giving back and improving their communities. Thank you to TIME for this honor, and congratulations to the other honorees. bit.ly/4ku4YBU

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Graduate students at Cornell University are making science accessible for kids in New York classrooms with hands-on learning experiences. Bringing #STEM education to students is key to growing the next generation of innovators. Read more. bit.ly/43Bk9Dz

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Learning to read at a young age equips children to succeed in school and life. That’s why programs like Library Dads matter. By bringing families into the learning journey, they’re helping kids build brighter futures, one story at a time. bit.ly/4keclxE

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The Louis Armstrong Museum in New York City is expanding to include his former neighbor’s house. The home will be renovated to provide offices and a gathering space, enabling the city to keep Armstrong’s story alive and share our culture with the world. bit.ly/3ZErdwJ

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Gen AI is transforming the way we tackle business challenges, from data collection to analysis. @vista_equity’s portfolio company, Benchmark Gensuite, has been awarded for its use of Gen AI, and we’re thrilled to see them advancing #tech. bit.ly/43AC8Zv

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Honored to join Tony Robbins & Christopher Zook on the debut episode of The Holy Grail of Investing. We discussed Vista’s engineering-driven value creation approach and the transformative impact of AI on enterprise software. bit.ly/4kNfnsq

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I joined CNBC's Leslie Picker & Frank Holland from #SuperReturn to discuss how #agenticAI empowers #enterprisesoftware. At Vista Equity Partners, our factory model & partnerships allow our companies to quickly adopt AI. bit.ly/3FzzLOR