Philip Berber

Founder of Enable Impact, Co-founder of A Glimmer of Hope

Philip Berber is a former technology entrepreneur who is currently engaged in philanthropy, international development, social entrepreneurship and impact investing. Philip is the Founder of Enable Impact, an online platform which allows Impact Investors, Philanthropists and Family Foundations to “Search Match and Connect” with Social Ventures and Non-profits – and for Social Entrepreneurs and Executive Directors to find the funding and support that they need. Originally from Ireland, Philip moved to London after business school and worked in marketing roles for Ford, Avon and Ray-Ban – and thereafter became an entrepreneur, joining his first start up, and later forming his first financial markets technology venture. In 2000 he and his wife Donna, formed and funded A Glimmer of Hope, which provides water, healthcare, education and micro finance in Ethiopia, as well as funds and supports community based organizations in Austin. In 2000 Philip won the E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year award for Central Texas, and was a National Finalist. In 2002, The Berbers were listed at #40 in Business Week’s list of the “50 most generous Philanthropists” in the US and in 2009 were ranked 6th in Barron’s ranking of the world’s “Top 25 Best Givers”, based on impact and results.

Dan Graham

CEO of BuildASign.com

Dan Graham oversees the growth strategy of BuildASign.com and plays a key role in the company’s philanthropic efforts and talent acquisition. Dan co-founded BuildASign.com in March 2005 and has since bootstrapped the company to great success. Dan is a winner of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2013 Central Texas award. He is also a recipient of the Austin Business Journal’s 2012 Best CEO Award, and was named 2012 Austinite of the Year and the Business and Entrepreneurship category winner by Austin Under 40. As a native Austinite, Dan personally gives back to the Austin community through participation on the Board of Directors for numerous philanthropic organizations in Austin including United Way for Greater Austin, Caritas of Austin, Citizen Generation and the Austin Chamber of Commerce among several others. He also acts as a mentor to aspiring young entrepreneurs, working with Capital Factory, Incubation Station and The University of Texas at Austin’s 1 Semester Startup.

Gail Page

Managing Partner at Vineyard Investment Advisors

Ms. Page served as the President / CEO of Vermillion, Inc from Jan 2006 thru December 2012. Vermillion is a healthcare company focused on developing and commercializing novel diagnostic blood test. Under her leadership the company was repositioned to embrace the progressive nature of its pipeline, successfully raised over $100M in funding, developed and commercially launched the first FDA-cleared blood test to help diagnose ovarian cancer. In addition, Ms. Page is actively involved in the local community where she serves as a board member for the Austin Chamber Commerce SIG, the Advisory Board for the Austin Technology Incubator, BBVA Compass Bank and the Austin Technology Council. In 2010 Ms. Page was recognized by Forbes Woman and Business Week for her work in the healthcare sector. In 2012, Ms. Page was a finalist for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year in central Texas and was recognized as one of the top 20 business leaders in the Austin area.

Meredith Walker

Co-creator of “Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls”

Meredith Walker began her television career under the tutelage of respected journalist Linda Ellerbee. While producing for Ellerbee’s NICK NEWS on Nickelodeon, the show won the Peabody Award, as well as several Emmys. Meredith traveled to all 50 states to interview kids who had interesting stories to tell; this would become the foundation for her deepening interest in the lives of young people. Next, she served as head of the Talent Department at the iconic Saturday Night Live, where she met her best friend, Amy Poehler. Now living in Austin, Texas, Meredith devotes her time and talent to what has become her passion: directing the organization she co-created with Amy Poehler, "Amy Poehler's Smart Girls", an online community for young girls and the young at heart. Smart Girls encourages women in volunteerism, activism, cultural exchange, and self-expression through doing what one loves. Meredith also offers her time as a mentor at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders and she is honored to serve on the ONE Girls and Women Advisory Board. She has also served as a member of the Austin, Texas Community Court Advisory Committee and currently sits on the board of channelAustin.