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