Leadership in Challenging Times: A Discussion Robert F. Smith, Vista Equity Partners

For more than 30 years, the CED Distinguished Leadership Awards have been honoring business leaders and their companies who exemplify CED’s mission by answering the call for corporate citizenship and demonstrating a strong commitment to public policy in the nation’s interests. 

In this series, business leaders discuss the unprecedented challenges facing the nation and how they are helping chart a path forward for both their companies and communities in which they operate.  

In this interview, Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, former CED President, Co-Chair of the 2024 Distinguished Leadership Awards, and CED Trustee, sits down with Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners (Vista) to discuss the benefits of generative AI, the importance of responsible lending and investing of capital for communities, and more.

Tune in to find out:

  • How will generative AI impact business and productivity?
  • How has Smith helped strengthen Black communities through improved access to capital?
  • What is the best pathway forward for businesses when it comes to diversity and inclusion?
  • How is Smith helping to expand broadband access, especially for students?
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Leadership in Challenging Times: A Discussion Robert F. Smith, Vista Equity Partners
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CED DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Leadership in Challenging Times: A Discussion Robert F. Smith, Vista Equity Partners

JUNE 03, 2024

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For more than 30 years, the CED Distinguished Leadership Awards have been honoring business leaders and their companies who exemplify CED’s mission by answering the call for corporate citizenship and demonstrating a strong commitment to public policy in the nation’s interests. 

In this series, business leaders discuss the unprecedented challenges facing the nation and how they are helping chart a path forward for both their companies and communities in which they operate.  

In this interview, Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, former CED President, Co-Chair of the 2024 Distinguished Leadership Awards, and CED Trustee, sits down with Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners (Vista) to discuss the benefits of generative AI, the importance of responsible lending and investing of capital for communities, and more.

Tune in to find out:

  • How will generative AI impact business and productivity?
  • How has Smith helped strengthen Black communities through improved access to capital?
  • What is the best pathway forward for businesses when it comes to diversity and inclusion?
  • How is Smith helping to expand broadband access, especially for students?

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