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J. Sebastian van Berkom
BComm 69, LLD 17
There’s only a certain amount of money one needs in life. After that, I believe in giving back to society.
J. Sebastian van Berkom, BComm 69, LLD 17, has transformed the small-cap investment space with his acumen and vision.
His legacy at Concordia has been to inspire future investors and business thinkers through mentorship, support for endowments and scholarships, and — most notably — gifts. His philanthropy has helped establish and sustain two key programs at the John Molson School of Business: the Van Berkom JMSB Small-Cap Case Competition and the Van Berkom Investment Management Program.
Read our commemorative book: J. Sebastian van Berkom: A champion of Concordia
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Meet J. Sebastian van Berkom, BComm 69, LLD 17, a major donor to the Campaign for Concordia: Next-Gen Now, and the visionary benefactor behind two impactful programs at the John Molson School of Business: the Van Berkom Investment Management Program (VBIMP) and Van Berkom-John Molson Small-Cap Case Competition.
Discover how van Berkom's generosity — which includes a recent gift of $1 million for student scholarships — has had a direct impact from four Concordians: Amr Addas, director of the VBIMP; students Emma Roy and Balal Rasool; and Paul Chesser, BA 94, GrDip 97, vice-president, Advancement.
Concordia’s brightest business students will have a rare opportunity to become elite investors — using real money — thanks to a $1 million donation from alumnus J. Sebastian van Berkom.
One of a kind in Canada: The Van Berkom - JMSB Small-Cap Case Competition provides business students with an opportunity to showcase their ability to analyze financial business cases, develop strategic recommendations and apply the academic skills they have gained in the classroom.
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Former mentee honours an investment legend
May 17, 2016: Sebastian van Berkom celebrates his mentor and friend Stephen A. Jarislowsky with a new fellowships program.
A proud graduate invests in his alma mater
February 5, 2015: Sebastian van Berkom’s transformational gift will establish the Van Berkom Small-Cap Investment Management Program, where eight students per year will manage funds with a view to achieving above-average returns long term.
