Insights
Watch videos of Robert F. Smith’s interviews, speeches and panel discussions on topics ranging from his philanthropic goals to uplifting underserved communities and the future of the digital economy.
Videos
Robert F. Smith virtually attended “Value. Vision. Voice. Black Men in Leadership Conference 2021.” Smith discussed The 2% Solution and the potential corporations have to create meaningful systemic change.
Robert F. Smith discusses formulating the idea of paying off the entire Morehouse Class of 2019’s student debt and more during “NAIC Insights Live” hosted by Robert L. Greene, President and CEO of the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC).
Fund II Foundation, a nonprofit organization for which Robert F. Smith serves as founding director and President, provides tools to underserved individuals to realize their leadership through its Cradle to Greatness framework.
Robert F. Smith reflects on the impact his parents had on him and the Denver community where he grew up. Specifically Smith explains how they inspired his love for education and willingness to fight to create a better society for underserved populations.
Robert F. Smith virtually sat down with Andrew Ross Sorkin on CNBC Squawk Box to speak about whether the money from the Paycheck Protection Program was going to the right places and the importance of addressing the lack of branch banks in African American communities.
Robert F. Smith speaks to Roland Martin about Susan L. Taylor’s philanthropic impact through the CARES Mentoring Movement, and his own background growing up in Denver and the impact that his youth had on shaping his future career.
Robert F. Smith and John Donovan explain the need to make investments in the next generation of leaders and the importance of creating pathways for people of all backgrounds to achieve success.
Robert F. Smith speaks about efforts made towards promoting futures in coding to students with diverse backgrounds and leaving them with the resources to begin learning about code.
Robert F. Smith inspires students at Code.org’s Epic Day of Code event to act on their curiosities through exploration and research, while using the tools and technology at their disposal.
Robert F. Smith explains to students at Code.org’s Epic Day of Code event how philanthropy was instilled in him at a young age by his parents and the importance of continuing to help others when possible.