Kai Kight

As a classical violinist turned innovative composer, keynote speaker Kai Kight uses music as a metaphor to inspire individuals and organizations across the world to compose paths of imagination and fulfillment. Inspired by his own mother who, when diagnosed with cancer, revealed regrets of not bringing her ideas to the world, Kai is on a mission to spark a global mindset shift in which ingenuity is the norm, not the exception. In his emotionally powerful presentations, Kai performs mesmerizing original music and vulnerably shares stories from his own transformation as an artist. Kai translates these insights into takeaways that audiences can easily infuse into their own lives and work environments.

A product of Stanford University’s design and engineering program, the d. School, Kai remains fascinated by the leaders, artists, and companies who dare to be different. As both a Mayfield Fellow and Kleiner Perkins Design Fellow, Kai has proven himself as a leader of the next generation of innovative and entrepreneurial talent. As a musician, Kai has performed his original music for thousands in venues across the world, from the White House to the Great Wall of China. As a speaker Kai Kight , he has created impactful experiences for audiences at conferences, companies, and universities internationally. Some of his clients include The Walt Disney Company, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and the Super-bowl winning Seattle Seahawks. His mesmerizing and original violin performance beautifully becomes a sonic metaphor for the core of his message: to inspire people to compose unique ideas in a world that celebrates conformity.

Composing Your Industry

Kai shares insights on how to innovate in a traditional industry that’s is in need of disruption. As a composer, Kai has innovated the 500 year old industry of Classical music to create a product that connects with today’s world. He will inspire your people how to do the same in their respective field.

Composing Your Life

Kai creates a musical experience that inspires people to forge their own unique path in life. Individuals will feel inspired to trust their inner sounds and compose an ideal version of themselves.

Composing Your Education

A leading voice of the Millennial Generation, Kai impressively created a unique career path by fusing his passion for music with the leadership development industry. In this presentation, Kai will share insights for students on how to use their education to develop their own path in life and inspire them to take action.