Businessman Michael Koerner approached philanthropy with an entrepreneurial spirit
Michael Koerner, a prominent Canadian venture capitalist and philanthropist, passed away at the age of 97. He was known for his entrepreneurial approach to philanthropy, focusing on impactful investments in the arts, education, and health sciences. His legacy continues through his family's charitable foundation and the projects he supported, including the Royal Conservatory of Music and advancements in mental health research.
- ▪Michael Koerner was a venture capitalist who applied his entrepreneurial skills to philanthropy.
- ▪He was the inaugural chancellor of the Royal Conservatory of Music and helped create its renowned concert venue, Koerner Hall.
- ▪Koerner's philanthropic efforts led to significant advancements in mental health and hearing-loss research.
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Open this photo in gallery:Michael Koerner chats with banquet attendees before accepting the Edmund C. Bovey Award for philanthropic leadership at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto in 2006.Deborah Baic/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountVenture capitalist Michael Milan Koerner, one of Canada’s most inventive philanthropists, backed bold innovations in the arts, education and health sciences. His investments in “great people [and] great ideas” resulted in artistic masterpieces and medical breakthroughs. His passion for the causes he supported was legendary. Mr. Koerner died on April 15 at the age of 97. The next generation continues the work of the family charitable foundation, in consultation with Mr.
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