Diversity is a challenging topic, but an important one, and more so now than ever.” “It’s personally important to me to drive an equitable and a diverse work environment. Perhaps this helps explain Christian’s strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. My stepdad was a stockbroker so I told people if they gave me 20 cents, I’d give them 30 cents at the end of the day.
They taught me the importance of helping others, and about acceptance, caring, and passion.” “I’m proud of my mom and dad for doing great things for the community.
Christian never knew who might walk through the door at any given hour or when he might have to sleep on the floor. Extremely community-oriented, Christian’s parents started a halfway house in the family home that became one of the biggest social services in the state of Washington. “My stepdad was a stockbroker so I told people if they gave me 20 cents, I’d give them 30 cents at the end of the day.” When the principal shut down his cash cow, Christian pivoted to selling Matchbox cars and earned enough to buy the bike of his dreams.Īt home, Christian shared space with seven siblings – and anyone who needed a helping hand. And to fund his inventory, he sold shares. When Christian wanted to buy a fancy bike to replace his sister’s beat-up hand-me-down, he hit upon selling candy to the other kids at school. But do you know any who sold shares to raise capital for their childhood money-making venture – or regularly gave up their bed to strangers? You do if you know Christian Smith, Chief Revenue Officer of Splunk. We all know people who worked as kids to earn money. Christian Smith, CRO of Splunk, on Humility, Hustle, and Humanitarianism
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