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As a businessman, engineer, and philanthropist, Robert F. Smith has been invited to speak on a wide range of issues.
At Invest Fest 2023, Robert F. Smith discussed the role that critical thinking and analytical skills play when it comes to creating a successful life. Smith explained how good habits are necessary to build a strong foundation from which one can learn desired skills.
At Invest Fest 2023, Robert F. Smith discussed the different values placed on capital versus labor in the U.S. and how one can effectively leverage their capacity to grow their capital. He referenced his own experience of learning how capital works throughout his early career, and how he thinks about this now in his current role as Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners.
At Invest Fest 2023, Robert F. Smith discussed how to leverage an individual’s debt in ways that can help create a stronger financial future. Smith further explained how capitalism works and its impact on today’s financial world.
At Invest Fest 2023, Robert F. Smith discussed the challenges and racial barriers that individuals in the Black community face when it comes to obtaining small business loans. Smith spoke about the importance of modernizing the capillary banking system through technology upgrades in order to create a better future for the Black community.
At Invest Fest 2023, Robert F. Smith discussed his hopes for the future of the Black community in the U.S. Smith also spoke about what can be done within the community now to break down racial equity barriers within education, healthcare, banking systems and more.
At Invest Fest 2023, Robert F. Smith discussed the gift of paying off the entire student loan debt of the 2019 graduating class of Morehouse College and their guardians. Smith also spoke about the importance and impact that overall debt liberation can have on an individual. He also explained why he feels a duty to give back to others, and encouraged everyone to give back in any way that they can.
At Invest Fest 2023, Robert F. Smith discussed how Student Freedom Initiative was created to make college more affordable at HBCUs and other MSIs. Smith also explained the lasting burden that student loan debt has on both parents and students who pursue higher education and their parents.
At Invest Fest 2023, Robert F. Smith discussed the importance of building habits and courage at a young age. Smith went on to explain that by pairing these two together, you can create a foundation that can help you overcome challenges in life.
At Invest Fest 2023, Robert F. Smith discussed the different ways you can invest your money to create generational wealth. Smith discussed the value that can be generated by investment pathways like employer contribution plans, including 401k plans and Roth IRAs, which can help build equity for your future.
At Invest Fest 2023, Robert F. Smith discussed the importance of learning from exposure. Not everyone has the same opportunities, depending on where they are raised, to learn about every career path available to them. It is crucial that an individual expands their aperture by exposing themselves to a variety of career opportunities.