Philip Yan

Philip Yan is the founding director of the Centre for Redemptive Entrepreneurship (CRE) at Tyndale University. The vision for the CRE is to equip Christian entrepreneurs as culture-shaping catalysts in advancing their redemptive ventures.

Philip is also the founder and chief experience designer of GenesisXD Inc. He connects the dots between brand, experience design and technology. His strategic consultation has proven successful in many turnkey initiatives for financial and educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and not-for-profits. As a two-time social entrepreneur, Philip led his company to cofound social enterprises to employ persons with barriers to employment, including a recycling company, Red Propeller and KLINK® Coffee, to re-integrate former offenders into society. Philip sees the critical value of addressing service gaps with an entrepreneurial mindset that aligns with his conviction of the common calling.

Additionally, his active engagement in young adults ministry and serving on several ministry boards deepen his understanding and experience of the relationship between leadership, ministry, and innovation. Philip is a design graduate from OCAD U and the seminary of Tyndale University, Toronto, Canada. He is a member of the Advisory Council of Workplace Ministry for the Lausanne Movement, a board member of the MoveIn Ministry, Canadian Centre for World Mission and Lausanne Movement Canada.