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American investor, inventor, engineer, philanthropist and entrepreneur

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“We will only grasp the staggering potential of our time if we create on-ramps that empower all people to participate, regardless of background, country of origin, religious practice, gender or color of skin.”

He is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners (Vista), which is focused on exclusively investing in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses.

Philanthropy is not only a passion for Smith — it is central to who he is. Inspired by his parents’ example, he has developed a deep commitment to giving back.

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He received accolades from a number of different organizations for his charitable work, entrepreneurship and industry leadership.

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