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Robert F. Smith — The Craft — The Decision | OurVaya

Partner Disposition35

Thesis Clarity30

Personal Narrative25

threshold 55

2006

Run State

Partner Disposition35

Thesis Clarity30

Personal Narrative25

threshold 55

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Robert F. Smith — The Craft

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San Francisco, 2006. Six years in. Vista Equity Partners has returned capital, documented the thesis, proven the model. You have taken the data to Dubai. To Kuwait. To every sovereign wealth office worth the flight. You …