These "Peer-to-Peer Conversations" / interviews are consistently top class. I greatly enjoy watching them. And I learn a lot. Specially from this interview. New to me. Quick paced conversation. Inspiring guest. Both interviewer and interviewee are good role models. Good balance of content, mutual respect, and humility. Thanks posting and sharing. Please keep them coming : )
Great interview. Robert Smith is a wonderful inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone who is working on becoming the best version of themselves.
Smith is a tax cheat, the individual who funded Vista Equity initially (Robert Brockman) has been indicted for tax crimes, money laundering, human trafficking...truly despicable.
Smith is a tax cheat, the individual who funded Vista Equity initially (Robert Brockman) has been indicted for tax crimes, money laundering, human trafficking...truly despicable.
Wow I never heard of this man. Sooooo proud of him-he has a beautiful soul-May the Creator of he Heavens and Earth continue to bless him and his dear family. Ameen.
@MrThuglife404 So despite that you go and lay up with the slave masters daughter. So much for the black woman being God in his mind. He best pray to God every night that this white women doesn't divorce rape him.
I find the David Rubenstein Show to be a great and informative show. He has great guests and great interviews. I am very happy for Robert F. Smith and the success and good works he has been able to do. I wish his shows were translated (subbed/dubbed) -- the content is globally relevant. It is amazingly educational, informational, and at times inspirational.
I’m reading David’s book “How to lead” and chapter about Robert F.Smith brought me here ;) What a charming easygoing man he seems to be ;) Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱
Such an amazing story. I think it is interesting to point out the connects he made in his second year in business school. Ken Chenault, Stan O'Neil, John Utendahl, etc. It shows that yes hard work can pay off, but access to power is the lifter and enabler of his kind of story. Much respect to Robert Smith. Doing so many awesome things in various communities.
Wow An Amazing Interview Mr, Smith Is For Sure One Of My Hero's This Man Is An Amazing Businessman And Philanthropist And Has Never Forgot Where He Came From No Matter Who You Are You Have To Respect That👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾
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Thank you for sharing your thoughtful content... for putting it out there with the passion that many of us need and strive for. I'm starting to listen to you almost every morning. Your voice and words are calming, clarifying, uplifting and motivating. It feels real and genuine. I am grateful to have your channel as a source for having a better relationship with myself and the world around me?
@Well my name is karen and i'm a self employed sculptress , i will love to know more about you as well but since here is a public place suggest a way that we can still stay in touch of here and get to know more about each other and see what happens
@Well my name is karen and i'm a self employed sculptress , i will love to know more about you as well but since here is a public place suggest a way that we can still stay in touch of here and get to know more about each other and see what happens
Great story. Our country can definitely improve in intentionally teaching us about the many notable contributions to society of African-Americans throughout the years. Knowledge of this history would make our country better as a whole.
This was one of the most classiest and intelligent interviews that I have ever seen. It is so encouraging to see how the interviewer and interviewee have such mutual respect for each other. Those who dislike this must have some sort of deep seat hatred or even are miserable within themselves. Robert Smith is another breath of fresh air to our society.
If you're an african american and you feel like opportunities aren't coming to you, go find them. This man is a living embodiment of success despite race or colour
I salute you brother..... you should run for president..... I think you have the ability, love, respect, honesty & problem solving engineering & combine buseness mind to turn this country in the right direction.
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Wonderful interview. Would Mr. Smith consider fostering cooperative employee-owned manufacturing and industrial start-ups in African American, and other blighted, now poor communities? I am thinking about a bottoms-up, inside-out effort.
@Well my name is karen and i'm a self employed sculptress , i will love to know more about you as well but since here is a public place suggest a way that we can still stay in touch of here and get to know more about each other and see what happens
The equalisation of opportunities...exactly what needs to be promoted not the outcomes as outcomes cannot be the same for everyone as we are all different. Impressed and inspired by Robert.
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I agree…but no man wants battle the world and come home and fight a battle in his home. Too many of our women believe that conflict resolution requires the love and hip-hop model: aggressive, abrasive, emasculating. It’s the same reason a lot of Black women are also willing to choose euro-men because they don’t want to have to struggle with men who aren’t about their discipline… We both have a disconnect. Unfortunately, the gap is widening and I don’t even know how we fix it.
The GREATEST PLEASURE is to LIBERATE A HUMAN SPIRIT. When you're able to liberate a human spirit and see that spirit (that person) really BECOME ITS BEST SELF, that is the GREATEST THRILL on the planet. ~ Robert F. Smith Thank you, Robert. This is just AWESOME.
If you think that young black kids not following him and choosing Lil Wayne as a role model is the reason why there aren’t any successful black entrepreneurs then you don’t have the range for that conversation
These "Peer-to-Peer Conversations" / interviews are consistently top class. I greatly enjoy watching them. And I learn a lot. Specially from this interview. New to me. Quick paced conversation. Inspiring guest. Both interviewer and interviewee are good role models. Good balance of content, mutual respect, and humility. Thanks posting and sharing. Please keep them coming : )
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@Michael Hinton His name sounds Indian so its likely that he isn't American ( like me ) and hence he might not know this gentlemen being interviewed.
The top don't get there by any other than hard work and kept up the class! Came w it!
"Mutual respect," nice wording to add of acknowledgments and exchanges, respectfully.
I came here after the Morehouse College announcement!! This man is something else, I tell you!
Yes...
Great interview. Robert Smith is a wonderful inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone who is working on becoming the best version of themselves.
Smith is a tax cheat, the individual who funded Vista Equity initially (Robert Brockman) has been indicted for tax crimes, money laundering, human trafficking...truly despicable.
He's a great role model (Robert smith) to me, thumbs up to david rubinstein for the great interview..
Smith is a tax cheat, the individual who funded Vista Equity initially (Robert Brockman) has been indicted for tax crimes, money laundering, human trafficking...truly despicable.
Great interview. Robert Smith is truly an inspiration, man of great principle and vision. The late Reginald Lewis would be proud!
Marcus Garvey would have been proud. Real smart, kind and classy.
Wow I never heard of this man. Sooooo proud of him-he has a beautiful soul-May the Creator of he Heavens and Earth continue to bless him and his dear family. Ameen.
AMEN, AMEN, AND AMEN👏👏👏👏
Amen.. Jesus is the only way
MrThuglife404 Funny because he has a white wife.
@MrThuglife404 So despite that you go and lay up with the slave masters daughter. So much for the black woman being God in his mind. He best pray to God every night that this white women doesn't divorce rape him.
MrThuglife404 you are deceived and blind
This is the best interview of Robert Smith that I have seen. Well done David!
I find the David Rubenstein Show to be a great and informative show. He has great guests and great interviews. I am very happy for Robert F. Smith and the success and good works he has been able to do. I wish his shows were translated (subbed/dubbed) -- the content is globally relevant. It is amazingly educational, informational, and at times inspirational.
He is our modern day A.G. Gaston. After studying up on RFS since he came on my radar 2 years ago, I'm officially making him one of my mental mentors.
or Reginald f. lewis I think
@@johaunallen4265 probably a better comparison actually. Thank you.
About A.G Gaston comparison, agreed. I watched him too & he's great!
Every black American needs to see this video
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@@no-yb6976 Every black person should...
Thank God for the REASONABLE BILLIONAIRES LIKE HIM 👍
I’m reading David’s book “How to lead” and chapter about Robert F.Smith brought me here ;)
What a charming easygoing man he seems to be ;)
Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱
He’s a great man doing his philanthropic work for Moorehouse graduates.
Respect this man
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The best interview of Robert F. Smith I've seen to date!
Amazing Robert, I’ve followed you for a while so it’s wonderful to see you grab top spot. Well deserved. You are an enormous inspiration. Prosper
Such an amazing story. I think it is interesting to point out the connects he made in his second year in business school. Ken Chenault, Stan O'Neil, John Utendahl, etc. It shows that yes hard work can pay off, but access to power is the lifter and enabler of his kind of story. Much respect to Robert Smith. Doing so many awesome things in various communities.
Ayveel Robinson so true!
@Amthehardest So very, very true. I am a witness to such actions.
He did say he was approached because of his resume. Hadn't he worked hard, he wouldn't have gotten the chance of that lunch
Wonderful peer to peer conversation.. thanks David for another Q and A.
This shows how a person can always change and unexpected things come.
Wow An Amazing Interview Mr, Smith Is For Sure One Of My Hero's This Man Is An Amazing Businessman And Philanthropist And Has Never Forgot Where He Came From No Matter Who You Are You Have To Respect That👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾
@Hello handsome
Not only is Robert Smith a genius businessman, he’s also a very caring, generous, and down-to-earth guy. Great interview!
@Well my name is karen and i'm a self employed sculptress , i will love to know more about you as well but since here is a public place suggest a way that we can still stay in touch of here and get to know more about each other and see what happens
Thank you for sharing your thoughtful content... for
putting it out there with the passion that many of us need and strive for. I'm starting to listen to you
almost every morning. Your voice and words are calming, clarifying, uplifting and motivating.
It feels real and genuine. I am grateful to have your channel as a source for having a better relationship with myself and the world around me?
amazing interview Robert Smith is an inspiration to everyone
What a brilliant articulate man. Very inspiring. The essence of self-belief and hard work.
This is the best interview I have ever watched! Very encouraging to my soul.
What a wonderful inspirational person, businessman, and educator...Thank you for the interview!
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@@karenmorgan9601 Hi, Karen Morgan! Nice to meet you, congratulations on your business, and much success to you in all your endeavors 🙏
@@dr.lakeishacole2089 Can you pleas text me your number if you don't mind
Love the Peer to Peer Conversation amongst this great Titans in there Fields.💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥.
@7-minutes Look hear 7-minutes the equation is complex than compiled history and sound bite against everyone versus black people
Great conversation! Robert F Smith is a natural leader with authentic inner consciousness. Always interesting to watch David Rubenstein Show
'The greatest pleasure of all is liberating the human spirit'
I dig it! Thanks for sharing Robert. Bravo!
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best interview I have ever watched, this guy is so inspirational. Maybe he should run for President
Great story. Our country can definitely improve in intentionally teaching us about the many notable contributions to society of African-Americans throughout the years. Knowledge of this history would make our country better as a whole.
This was one of the most classiest and intelligent interviews that I have ever seen. It is so encouraging to see how the interviewer and interviewee have such mutual respect for each other. Those who dislike this must have some sort of deep seat hatred or even are miserable within themselves. Robert Smith is another breath of fresh air to our society.
👍I loved listening to this interview / discussion. 💝Thank you!🙏
Superb Interview. Robert Smith is a genius. Great inspiration.
Such a great guy. And what a fantastic interviewer. Powerful.
Great interview! Amazed at Robert’s thought process.
Mr. Smith, Thank you for the inspiration and contributions for the benefit of mankind!!!
Role model and inspiration.
Thank you
What a beautiful interview - I love especially when he talked about his grandfather. I hope he was able to meet the president at some point.
Thank you, lifts to the beginning of the week! Inspiring! Was heading down in spirit! Still to apply
Robert Smith is truly a legend! May god bless him.
Love this interview !! ❤💯💪🏾Robert Smith !!
If you're an african american and you feel like opportunities aren't coming to you, go find them. This man is a living embodiment of success despite race or colour
Liberating the human spirit. So inspiring, thank you for sharing.
Extraordinary interview....maybe in the next lifetime I will achieve poignant success. One's foundation is critical and crucial to face adverse risks.
Preach Walter!! Elaborate though...?
BUT one's story can be a great foundation to stand on and be motovated to persevere and make it ... So, why not this lifetime?
damn this guy is smart.
Robert is a true inspiration and a great example of African American prosperity.
Very Inspiring and Educational informative conversation .
future president of the US
Yes.
Who?
Robert Smith is truly a role model, great story...
I salute you brother..... you should run for president..... I think you have the ability, love, respect, honesty & problem solving engineering & combine buseness mind to turn this country in the right direction.
Excellent interview! Very insightful and informative.
"Those little brains are actually focused on outsmarting you because you're in their territory"
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Robert Smith looks quite a bit different on stage with The Cure. He's a man of diverse talents.
He should run for President
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@John Smith You should go back to the caves of Europe and live in feces like your ancestors did.
@John Smith...don't be jealous
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Beautiful interview.❤
Enjoyed the interview and golden nuggets
Such great interviews!
Wonderful interview. Would Mr. Smith consider fostering cooperative employee-owned manufacturing and industrial start-ups in African American, and other blighted, now poor communities? I am thinking about a bottoms-up, inside-out effort.
Who will skillfully operate those factories without shenanigan?
@@MaximusSeneca I thought Mr. Shenanigan was Irish? I'd let the owners, that is, the management and the workers run the factory Mr. Seneca
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Love these interviews.
"To liberate the human spirit is the greatest joy in life." -Robert F. Smith
Great Interview R.Smith great inspiration
The equalisation of opportunities...exactly what needs to be promoted not the outcomes as outcomes cannot be the same for everyone as we are all different.
Impressed and inspired by Robert.
Nice to see some black CEOs and business founders . As a black person, I believe we need more models in the business world .
Great Enlightening Interview !!!!
He inspired me so strongly🙏🙏🙏
Education and love with the family is heads up! Based on faith!
Bloomberg has cool commentors and guest! Cool David and glasses as well!
Very good and very smart men GOD BLESS them
Very insightful and inspiring.
Great interview.
So inspiring!! Thank you.
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He'll blow through everyone if he runs for presidency in 2020. No disrespect to the man in office!!
#BetterDaysAreAhead
They will find some dirt even if they have to go back to kindergarten!! If they can't do that, they will attack his children or his ex-wife or wife.
I hope that he never does, he's too valuable as an intellectual, and the Presidency is too disingenuous and corrupt.
A very inspiring story indeed. I must share this with my students!
🙉what an impressive man! 🙏🏽
That was very enlightening!
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💟Beautiful Life Forever Favorite Robert F. Smith!‼️💚
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Great Interview
It’s refreshing to see an African American with a brain and not a basketball!!!!!
Hell yea.
trust me, they are plenty African Americans with brains. They just don't get the recognition and the platform to show it like athletic ability is.
Dennis Beacham
I guess it's great to see both, superb black athletes and.business folk.
Great Interview!!
Great interview 😁
Flourish of another is inward awe!
This guy is my fucking hero and it's not because of his net worth
I would like to see more African American Men who are of great wealth, married to black women.
He married to white playmate...
I agree…but no man wants battle the world and come home and fight a battle in his home. Too many of our women believe that conflict resolution requires the love and hip-hop model: aggressive, abrasive, emasculating.
It’s the same reason a lot of Black women are also willing to choose euro-men because they don’t want to have to struggle with men who aren’t about their discipline…
We both have a disconnect. Unfortunately, the gap is widening and I don’t even know how we fix it.
Very interesting person. I wish he wrote a book. I dont care for all the questions on race. I'm much more interested in questions about his work.
"Brothers" great wordings that ring.
Typo, bother
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What a man!
Good guy.
How can I like a video more than once?
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Grateful
Love it. Love it love it love it!
👏🏾Ispirazione ✊🏾
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Indeed a great American story.
They should’ve cast him in Black Panther as the head of Wakanda
David is forever awesome lol
big brother we need to start bonding right away.
Damn, Robert Smith is really well-spoken. I'm impressed.
The GREATEST PLEASURE is to LIBERATE A HUMAN SPIRIT. When you're able to liberate a human spirit and see that spirit (that person) really BECOME ITS BEST SELF, that is the GREATEST THRILL on the planet. ~ Robert F. Smith
Thank you, Robert. This is just AWESOME.
Had young black kids follow him and more than Lil Wayne, there would be more successful black entrepreneurs out there.
That’s their father’s responsibility
@Zy Taga Motivation to be a 49 year old rapper?
I agree with your overall message, however, the blame is in the hands of the generation before them and, more specifically, their parents
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If you think that young black kids not following him and choosing Lil Wayne as a role model is the reason why there aren’t any successful black entrepreneurs then you don’t have the range for that conversation
what a man!