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Jewish Philanthropy Podcast


May 31, 2021

Louis Mayberg

Topic: Entrepreneurial Philanthropy
Guest: 

Louis Mayberg

Bio: 
Louis Mayberg’s career spans over 38 years in the financial services and investment industries.

Currently he is CEO of CyLogic Inc. a cloud computing infrastructure and end point protection provider. He is a co-founder and principal of ProShares and ProFunds, Exchange Traded Funds and Mutual Funds where he served as president.  In 1986, he co-founded National Capital Companies, LLC and managed its financial services hedge fund.

Mr. Mayberg also spent more than a decade working on inner city urban renewal projects helping low income working families purchase affordable homes.

A Trustee of the Mayberg Foundation, Mr. Mayberg is an active community volunteer and philanthropist, serving on international, national and local boards. Currently he is a member of Aish Hatorah’s Amutah and Vaad and is Hillel board chair at his alma mater, George Washington University.  

As an entrepreneurial philanthropist he counts among his most impactful initiatives Momentum (formerly the JWRP), Jewish Education Innovation Challenge, Mayberg Center for Jewish Education. Leadership at George Washington University, Securing America’s Future Energy and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington.   

Mr. Mayberg has published thought pieces about the Jewish philanthropic sector for The Jerusalem Post and Washington Jewish Week.

In this wide ranging interview, we cover:

1. A Jewish Upbringing

2. A magical Aish Rabbi

3. Dealing with Struggles and Challenges

4. Fighting with Uncle Sam

5. Structured Philanthropy

6. Partnering with and Leveraging others

7. Staying Humble Always

And so much more!