Enterprise Software and Agentic AI: A Discussion with Vista Equity Partners’ Robert F. Smith

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:39:24 +0000

How are enterprise software leaders thinking about artificial intelligence, data architecture, and system design as technology continues to advance?

In this discussion, Vista Equity Partners Founder and CEO Robert F. Smith shares perspectives on enterprise software development, agentic AI systems, and emerging approaches to productivity and data governance. The conversation explores topics such as multi-agent orchestration, enterprise data sovereignty, and how organizations are adapting software platforms to support increasingly complex operational needs.

The discussion provides a technical, industry-focused overview of how software companies and enterprises are approaching AI integration and long-term technology planning, without addressing specific investments or projected outcomes.

Speakers:
- Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Vista Equity Partners

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
05:10 What defines enterprise software today
12:44 Agentic AI explained
25:30 Data, sovereignty & competitive moats
33:52 The next phase of value creation
48:12 What investors should watch
58:10 Q&A
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