Robert F. Smith on Software’s Role in the AI Trade | CNBC Vista Equity Partners Founder, Chairman and CEO Robert F. Smith joined CNBC’s Closing Bell with Scott Wapner to discuss the future of enterprise software, the rise of consumer AI and how artificial intelligence is reshaping the software investment landscape. During the conversation, Smith shared his perspective on what will differentiate winners in the enterprise AI era, the growing adoption of agentic AI and the shift from traditional SaaS pricing toward usage- and outcome-based models. He also discussed how Vista is applying more than 25 years of Operational Intelligence to help its portfolio companies develop enterprise AI solutions built around governance, security and trust. The interview also explores AI regulation, the importance of protecting enterprise data and where Smith sees opportunities emerging across the software sector. #VistaEquityPartners #RobertFSmith #EnterpriseAI #EnterpriseSoftware #ArtificialIntellige...
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