Robert F. Smith is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, an investment firm that specialises in enterprise software.
Under Smith's leadership, Vista Equity Partners has grown significantly, currently managing over $100 billion in assets. The firm is known for its approach to improving operations and driving growth in its portfolio companies.
In a conversation with Steffen Pauls, Moonfare’s Founder and CEO, Smith shared his views on the rise of generative AI, the future of enterprise software, market trends in private equity and the advice he would give his younger self.
