CBS Leadership Speaker Series: Robert Smith ’94 with Naomi Buie ’21 & Lonnie Wishom ’21

Join Robert F. Smith ’94, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, and moderators Naomi Buie ’21 and Lonnie Wishom ’21, co-presidents of the Black Business Students Association at Columbia Business School, as they discuss Mr. Smith’s influential career, extraordinary philanthropic leadership, including his commitment to and impact on advancing social justice, and advice for business leaders.

Robert F. Smith Keynote - Elevate '23
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Robert F. Smith Keynote - Elevate '23

Robert Smith: The Risks and Opportunities in Today's Digital World
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Robert Smith: The Risks and Opportunities in Today's Digital World

404: President of America’s Largest Black-Owned Bank Teri Williams on Ownership, Wealth and Legacy
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404: President of America’s Largest Black-Owned Bank Teri Williams on Ownership, Wealth and Legacy

CBS Leadership Speaker Series: Professor Jonathan Knee in Conversation with Ric Elias
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CBS Leadership Speaker Series: Professor Jonathan Knee in Conversation with Ric Elias

Rahm Emanuel on Trump's America, Biden's Mistakes & the Democrats' Future | #FTWeekendFestival
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Rahm Emanuel on Trump's America, Biden's Mistakes & the Democrats' Future | #FTWeekendFestival

Philanthropist Robert F. Smith on his vision for tech equity
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Philanthropist Robert F. Smith on his vision for tech equity

Black chefs making an impact in the culinary world
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Black chefs making an impact in the culinary world

Van Jones on AI: New Business Models & Why We Can’t Get Left Behind
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Van Jones on AI: New Business Models & Why We Can’t Get Left Behind

Robert F. Smith at the 2022 Prime Quadrant Conference | Moderated by Mo Lidsky
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Robert F. Smith at the 2022 Prime Quadrant Conference | Moderated by Mo Lidsky

Started at the Bottom: How Resilience Creates Real Success
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Started at the Bottom: How Resilience Creates Real Success

Here’s How This Executive Is Mastering The Music Business
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Here’s How This Executive Is Mastering The Music Business

Masters of the Game: Robert F. Smith
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Masters of the Game: Robert F. Smith

Aliko Dangote: Building Africa's industrial future from the ground up | Podcast | In Good Company
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Aliko Dangote: Building Africa's industrial future from the ground up | Podcast | In Good Company

Leading in the Age of AI: A Conversation with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang | Global Conference 2026
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Leading in the Age of AI: A Conversation with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang | Global Conference 2026

The AI Blueprint: How To Use AI To Make Millions, & Change Your Life w/ Alicia Lyttle 🚀
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The AI Blueprint: How To Use AI To Make Millions, & Change Your Life w/ Alicia Lyttle 🚀

“Discover the joy of figuring things out.”  | Iconic Robert Smith joins Point Forward | S2 E3
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“Discover the joy of figuring things out.” | Iconic Robert Smith joins Point Forward | S2 E3

Smith School Dedication Lunch Q&A with Robert F. Smith ’85
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Smith School Dedication Lunch Q&A with Robert F. Smith ’85

Robert F. Smith: How To 'Empower The Human Spirit' In The Age Of AI
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Robert F. Smith: How To 'Empower The Human Spirit' In The Age Of AI

A Conversation with Henry R.  Kravis, Co-Founder & Co-Executive Chairman, KKR
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A Conversation with Henry R. Kravis, Co-Founder & Co-Executive Chairman, KKR

Vista Equity Partners’ Robert F. Smith Talks Tech, Community, and Giving Back
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Vista Equity Partners’ Robert F. Smith Talks Tech, Community, and Giving Back