Ep43: Robert F. Smith on How to Build A Culture of Success

Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, joined Doug Peterson, CEO at S&P Global and host Joe Cass on this episode of Fixed Income in 15. Discussion focused on how to build a culture of success in business, the evolution of GenAI, the growth of private markets and the guests experience of growing up in New Mexico and Colorado. 00:00 – 4:31 Robert on building Vista 4:31 – 6:38 Doug on IHS Markit acquisition 6:38 – 10:59 Robert on Private Equity in 2023-24 10:59 – 13:25 Doug meeting world leaders 13:25 – 17:07 Robert’s unpopular technology opinion 17:07 – 19:01 Doug on using data in his career 19:01 – 21:28 Robert on his leadership style 21:28 – 23:34 Doug on markets of the future 23:34 – 26:43 Robert’s Morehouse College donation going viral 26:43 – 31:12 Doug and Robert on growing up in Colorado & New Mexico 31:12 – 34:31 Doug and Robert on the importance of the Arts 34:31 – END Robert on potential next guest for FI15