In The Press
Read the latest news mentions about Robert F. Smith and his involvement with Vista Equity Partners and other ventures.
Invest Fest Empowers Over 20,000 People of Color in Atlanta with Financial Education
Invest Fest, a three-day financial empowerment festival geared toward underrepresented communities featured a variety of prominent entrepreneurial and financial industry panelists. Some of these guests, included Robert F. Smith, and Steve Harvey.
Back to the Future With Vista’s Robert F. Smith
In the second installment of Robert F. Smith’s discussion with Bain & Company’s Hugh MacArthur on the “Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast” series, the pair discussed advancements in generative AI. In addition, they spoke on how Vista Equity Partners (Vista) stays prepared to make cutting-edge software deals and how Smith has fostered a culture of learning at Vista.
Defying the Down Market With Vista’s Robert F. Smith
Bain & Company’s Hugh MacArthur, the host of the “Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast” series, interviewed dealmaker and philanthropist Robert F. Smith. In the first part of their discussion, MacArthur and Smith discussed how Vista Equity Partners (Vista) is defying the current market. Additionally, they spoke about Vista’s unique approach to underwriting.
InvestFest Financial Festival Aims to Help Close the Racial Wealth Gap
A two-day financial education festival, InvestFest, has brought together an array of business leaders and entrepreneurs from across the Black community for the past three years. This year’s panelists included Robert F. Smith, Ian Dunlap and Humble Lukanga, among others.
2023 HBCU Impact Award: CIAA Commissioner, Robert Smith Honored
The Toyota HBCU New York Classic, known as “the world’s largest HBCU Homecoming,” announced six winners of its 2023 HBCU Impact Award. Winners include Robert F. Smith, Dia Simms, Janice L. Mathis, Esq., Jacqie McWilliams-Parker, Graham “Skip” Dillard, and Marlon Myers. The honorees were selected for their positive impact on HBCUs, diversity, inclusion and justice.
Alicia Keys, Grandmaster Flash and More to Be Honored by the Black American Music Association: Exclusive
A group of artists and executives, including philanthropist and founder Robert F. Smith, will be honored at the inaugural ICE Medal of Honor celebration at Atlanta’s Morehouse College.