Brian N. Sheth co-founded Vista Equity Partners with Mr. Robert F. Smith. As Vice-Chairman of the Vista Private Equity Funds’ Investment Committees, he is involved in all investment activities and focuses on the development of Vista’s personnel and executive leadership of Vista Private Equity Funds’ portfolio companies. With current equity capital commitments of more than $46 billion, Vista oversees a portfolio of over 50 software companies that employ over 60,000 employees globally. Prior to joining Vista, Mr. Sheth worked at Bain Capital, focused on leveraged buyouts of technology companies. He also previously worked in the M&A groups of Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Morgan & Grenfell Group, where he advised clients in a variety of industries. Mr. Sheth is a leading voice in education and conservation philanthropy and also has a passion for the arts. He serves as Chairman of Global Wildlife Conservation and is the founder of the Sangreal Foundation along with his wife, Adria. Mr. Sheth is also a Director of The GRAMMY Museum and is a Director at MarVista Entertainment, a movie production company.