Founders Hike with Arsha Kaviani

5 April | London

We’re walking with Arsha Kaviani, British-Iranian concert pianist, composer and Steinway Artist, known for his wide-ranging work across classical performance, improvisation, composition and technology.  

Arsha Kaviani was born and raised in Dubai to Iranian parents and trained at elite UK conservatoires including Chetham’s School of Music, the Royal Northern College of Music, the Royal College of Music and Trinity Laban.  

He has received mentorship from major figures in classical music such as Sir Stephen Hough, Daniel Barenboim, Lang Lang and Peter Donohoe. International Piano Magazine named him one of the 30 Under 30 Best Pianists in the World.  

Arsha’s performance résumé includes solo recitals and orchestral appearances at some of the most respected venues and halls globally, including:

• Royal Albert Hall in London (Classic FM Live with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic)  

• Cadogan Hall, London  

• Tonhalle in Zurich with orchestra  

• Orchestre Symphonique de Bretagne and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra  

• Major international solo recitals from London to Tokyo  

His work actively bridges tradition and innovation — integrating classical staples, original compositions and improvisation, and pushing into contexts where music, strategy and creativity intersect.  

What we’ll cover on the hike

• Musical structure as a model for decision-making

• Chess and strategic thinking

• AI’s role in creative practice

• Iranian heritage, culture, identity and future — through Arsha’s personal perspective

This will be a focused conversation about culture, intelligence and what comes next — not a networking event.

See you on the trail 🌿