Published Jun 23, 2020

Liberating the human spirit, w/Robert F. Smith (Vista Equity, Morehouse Commencement), Recorded live at Summit LA 2019

Reid Hoffman hosts Robert F. Smith live at Summit LA 2019 as they delve into how Smith uses his business acumen as a "Trojan Horse" to liberate human potential, focusing on empowering marginalized communities through education, leadership, and philanthropy, while fostering equal opportunities.

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Liberating the human spirit, w/Robert F. Smith (Vista Equity, Morehouse Commencement), Recorded live at Summit LA 2019

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Global Economic Equity

Philanthropy and Optimism

Hiring for Potential

Persistence Pays Off

Talent Transformation

Purpose at Scale

Community and Opportunity

Empowering Opportunity

The Lucky Bus

Leadership and Philanthropy

Trojan Horse Purpose

Playing Offense Together

Diverse Hiring Practices

Unlocking Human Potential

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Founders' Second Purposes

Equalizing Opportunity

Empowering Through Education

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Liberating the human spirit, w/Robert F. Smith (Vista Equity, Morehouse Commencement), Recorded live at Summit LA 2019

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Founders' Second PurposesRobert F. Smith uses his business success as a "Trojan Horse" to advance his secondary purpose of liberating human potential. Through persistence and strategic societal contributions, he aims to create opportunities for marginalized communities to thrive.

Founders' Second Purposes

Equalizing Opportunity

Empowering Through Education

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