Founder, Chairman and CEO2000 - Present

Robert F. Smith

Founder, Chairman and CEO at Vista Equity Partners

Robert F. Smith is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners. He's known for his landmark $34 million gift to eliminate student loan debt for Morehouse College's 2019 graduating class and his philanthropic efforts through Fund II Foundation.

Notable Achievements

Built Vista Equity Partners into a firm managing over $95 billion in assets
Funded Morehouse College graduates' student debt elimination
Chairman of Carnegie Hall

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Private Equity Leader

Philanthropist

Tech Investor

Billionaire

STEM Advocate

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