Philip Berber
Philip Berber | |
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| Born | 1958 (age 67–68) Dublin, Ireland |
| Alma mater | University College Dublin (B.Comm) |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Spouse | Donna Berber |
Philip Berber is an Irish-born American technology entrepreneur, now engaged in philanthropy, international aid, social entrepreneurship and impact investing. He sold CyBerCorp, his online brokerage for day traders, to Charles Schwab for $488m in 2000. He and his wife Donna then formed and funded A Glimmer of Hope, pledging $100 million of Schwab stock to endow the foundation.
He is currently engaged with philanthropy in Austin - by way of Glimmer|Austin- supporting local innovate early-stage non profits and social ventures. Philip is also engaged with Berber Family Investments and BerberFam, their Family Office, and serves on the Glimmer Board.