
Four Takeaways From Robert F. Smith’s 2025 SuperReturn International Interview
Learn about key takeaways from Robert F. Smith’s interview with Frank Holland and Leslie Picker on CNBC’s Worldwide Exchange from SuperReturn International 2025 in Berlin.

Four Takeaways From Robert F. Smith’s 2025 SuperReturn International Interview
Learn about key takeaways from Robert F. Smith’s interview with Frank Holland and Leslie Picker on CNBC’s Worldwide Exchange from SuperReturn International 2025 in Berlin.

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Robert F. Smith’s Letter to Investors
Dear Investor, I want to address with you the resolution of my tax matter with the Department of Justice. I have entered into a settlement with the Department of Justice called a non-prosecution agreement, or NPA. This agreement resolves all aspects of what was a personal tax matter. No Vista

Robert F. Smith and the Fund II Foundation Provide Support for The Louis Armstrong House Museum
Famous jazz composer Duke Ellington once said, “If anyone was Mr. Jazz, it was Louis Armstrong.”. Throughout the early to mid-1900s, Louis Armstrong pioneered jazz music, making waves with his improvised solos, use of scat singing and update on the swing. Today, he is recognized as one of the most

Lincoln Hills Cares: Expanding Outdoor Education for Next the Generation
Today, too many of our communities of color lack access to the great outdoors. In 2008, Robert F. Smith co-founded Lincoln Hills Cares to help fix that. The non-profit organization is focused on expanding access to outdoor education to underserved populations and communities of color. Last year, more than 50,000

Robert F. Smith on the Private Sector Role in Tackling Climate Change
The five warmest years since 1880 have all occurred since 2015, and nine of the 10 warmest years have occurred since 2005, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. These rising temperatures mean more intense weather events, more droughts, and more serious health impacts for wildlife and humans across

3 Things Congress Needs to Do in the Next Relief Bill to Help Black-Owned Businesses
As Congress once again weighs a relief bill to help the millions of Americans and businesses that are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, they must keep those who have been hardest hit by this crisis top of mind. That means ensuring that Black communities and businesses are able to access

InternXL is Helping Connect Students of Color to STEM-Related Internships
When Robert F. Smith, Founder, CEO and Chairman of Vista Equity Partners, was in high school he cold called Bell Labs over and over again, finally convincing them to give him an internship that he credits as a “transformative experience that introduced [him] to the field of technology.” Now, Smith

Robert F. Smith’s Letter to Investors
Dear Investor, I want to address with you the resolution of my tax matter with the Department of Justice. I have entered into a settlement with the Department of Justice called a non-prosecution agreement, or NPA. This agreement resolves all aspects of what was a personal tax matter. No Vista

Robert F. Smith and the Fund II Foundation Provide Support for The Louis Armstrong House Museum
Famous jazz composer Duke Ellington once said, “If anyone was Mr. Jazz, it was Louis Armstrong.”. Throughout the early to mid-1900s, Louis Armstrong pioneered jazz music, making waves with his improvised solos, use of scat singing and update on the swing. Today, he is recognized as one of the most

Lincoln Hills Cares: Expanding Outdoor Education for Next the Generation
Today, too many of our communities of color lack access to the great outdoors. In 2008, Robert F. Smith co-founded Lincoln Hills Cares to help fix that. The non-profit organization is focused on expanding access to outdoor education to underserved populations and communities of color. Last year, more than 50,000

Robert F. Smith on the Private Sector Role in Tackling Climate Change
The five warmest years since 1880 have all occurred since 2015, and nine of the 10 warmest years have occurred since 2005, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. These rising temperatures mean more intense weather events, more droughts, and more serious health impacts for wildlife and humans across

3 Things Congress Needs to Do in the Next Relief Bill to Help Black-Owned Businesses
As Congress once again weighs a relief bill to help the millions of Americans and businesses that are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, they must keep those who have been hardest hit by this crisis top of mind. That means ensuring that Black communities and businesses are able to access

InternXL is Helping Connect Students of Color to STEM-Related Internships
When Robert F. Smith, Founder, CEO and Chairman of Vista Equity Partners, was in high school he cold called Bell Labs over and over again, finally convincing them to give him an internship that he credits as a “transformative experience that introduced [him] to the field of technology.” Now, Smith