Philip Gaskin
High-performing startup ecosystems don’t emerge by chance. They are intentionally designed — through aligned strategy, capital, policy, and leadership — to enable growth that is both scalable and inclusive. Startup Genome plays a critical role in helping ecosystem leaders translate ambition into durable economic outcomes.
Philip Gaskin is a globally respected growth strategist and ecosystem architect with deep experience at the intersection of entrepreneurship, leadership, and social impact. He advises founders, corporations, philanthropies, and public-sector leaders on how to scale innovation and expand economic opportunity, with a consistent focus on building conditions in which people, institutions, and communities can thrive.
Over the course of his career, Philip has worked across North America, Europe, LATAM, and APAC, helping mobilize billions in capital, design growth strategies for organizations at scale, and shape the systems and policies that determine whether entrepreneurial ecosystems succeed. His work spans high-growth ventures, Fortune 50 companies, global foundations, and government leaders, including U.S. mayors advancing inclusive economic development strategies.
Most recently, as Vice President of Entrepreneurship at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Philip led efforts to strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems and remove structural barriers to participation. His leadership has influenced how institutions think about long-term value creation, cross-sector collaboration, and inclusive economic growth.
Philip’s leadership philosophy is anchored in equity, stewardship, and systems thinking — principles that closely align with designing frameworks for responsible innovation and durable societal impact. He currently advises organizations operating at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and systems change and serves as a pro bono advisor to Startup Genome, supporting its mission to strengthen startup ecosystems worldwide.