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Philip Berber

Collaborator · DISC type is
Co Founder at A Glimmer of Hope
📍 Austin, Texas, United States

Philip is a successful FinTech entrepreneur who founded CyBerCorp and sold it to Charles Schwab for $488M. He now dedicates his time to philanthropy as the Co-Founder and Chairman of A Glimmer of Hope. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from University College Dublin.

His personal life is deeply intertwined with his philanthropic mission. Alongside his wife, he established their family foundation to provide humanitarian aid in Ethiopia and support for critical social issues in Austin, including homelessness, hunger, and addiction recovery.

His foundation operates on a unique model where an endowment covers 100% of overhead, ensuring all donations directly fund projects.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Co Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Personality Overview

How Philip shows up

Fair-minded
Appreciative
Example Driven

They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Priorities

Topics Philip cares about

FinTech Entrepreneurship
Founded CyBerCorp, a pioneering internet brokerage platform, and led it to a successful acquisition by Charles Schwab for $488 million.
Global Philanthropy
Co-founded A Glimmer of Hope, which has invested over $170M in Ethiopia to provide water, health, and education, impacting millions of lives.
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Career

Work history

2000
Co Founder
A Glimmer of Hope
2000
Chairman
A Glimmer of Hope
1996 - 2000
Founder and CEO
CyBerCorp
In the press

Media appearances

A Glimmer of Hope Foundation -- How Venture Philanthropists Make a Difference. Featured in Synergos
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Education
1976 - 1979
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
University College Dublin
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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