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Robert F. Smith on Education and the UNCF Partner Initiatives

Having a quality education is vastly important in today’s society, as it can influence the trajectory on an individual’s life. Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, Robert F. Smith, is no stranger to this concept. Smith grew up in Denver, Colorado, where he attended Denver Public Schools. He

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Be Woke.Vote Encourages All Americans to Get Out and Vote

Many Americans, especially those of minority or underrepresented groups, believe that their votes do not matter. Be Woke.Vote was created to change that misconception. Founded by movie director Deon Taylor and producer Roxanne Avent Taylor as a nonpartisan initiative, Be Woke.Vote is a movement geared toward encouraging people of color

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Robert F. Smith: Rally the Black Vote

Robert F. Smith, on Sunday, Oct. 25, during the virtually-held Voting Commitment Ecumenical Service, The Conference of National Black Churches’ (CNBC) called on all Black voters to participate in the 2020 election. Smith’s message and the overarching theme of the video service was to rally Black voters to turn their

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Be woke vote

Be Woke Vote Initiative Mobilizes Young Voters

In this election and every election, participation is critical. Making sure every voice and community is represented is what we strive for, which is why the new Be Woke.Vote tour is so important. Be Woke.Vote is a non-partisan initiative founded by Deon Taylor and Roxanne Avent Taylor, and funded in

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Robert F. Smith on the Power of Philanthropy

As Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners Robert F. Smith has given hundreds of speeches over the years from the World Economic Forum in Davos to college commencement addresses, but he often touches on the power of philanthropy. For example, in 2019,  Smith was awarded the Carnegie Medal

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UNCF

Robert F. Smith on Education and the UNCF Partner Initiatives

Having a quality education is vastly important in today’s society, as it can influence the trajectory on an individual’s life. Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, Robert F. Smith, is no stranger to this concept. Smith grew up in Denver, Colorado, where he attended Denver Public Schools. He

Read More →
Be Woke Vote Image

Be Woke.Vote Encourages All Americans to Get Out and Vote

Many Americans, especially those of minority or underrepresented groups, believe that their votes do not matter. Be Woke.Vote was created to change that misconception. Founded by movie director Deon Taylor and producer Roxanne Avent Taylor as a nonpartisan initiative, Be Woke.Vote is a movement geared toward encouraging people of color

Read More →
Voting booth

Robert F. Smith: Rally the Black Vote

Robert F. Smith, on Sunday, Oct. 25, during the virtually-held Voting Commitment Ecumenical Service, The Conference of National Black Churches’ (CNBC) called on all Black voters to participate in the 2020 election. Smith’s message and the overarching theme of the video service was to rally Black voters to turn their

Read More →
Be woke vote

Be Woke Vote Initiative Mobilizes Young Voters

In this election and every election, participation is critical. Making sure every voice and community is represented is what we strive for, which is why the new Be Woke.Vote tour is so important. Be Woke.Vote is a non-partisan initiative founded by Deon Taylor and Roxanne Avent Taylor, and funded in

Read More →
Robert F. Smith CEO Headshot

Robert F. Smith on the Power of Philanthropy

As Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners Robert F. Smith has given hundreds of speeches over the years from the World Economic Forum in Davos to college commencement addresses, but he often touches on the power of philanthropy. For example, in 2019,  Smith was awarded the Carnegie Medal

Read More →