Who is austen smart?
What to expect from Austen
1. Unlock your purpose
Austen blends the art of DJ-ing with the resilience of entrepreneurship and ultra running to help you rethink challenges and unlock peak personal and professional potential.
2. Gain Tools
Gain actionable tools to discover your purpose, collaborate with anyone and rediscover joy.
3. Energy and Inspiration
Austen’s unique approach leaves you energised, empowered, and ready to take bold steps.
4. A Unique Journey
A session that’s thought-provoking, emotional, and deeply inspiring—crafted to challenge perspectives, spark bold ideas, and create lasting impact.
Shifting how the world learns creative arts
From performing at world-renowned nightclubs to transforming music education, Austen Smart is shaping the future of how we learn. As an artist, entrepreneur, and ultra-marathoner, Austen combines creativity, creative leadership and resilience to build groundbreaking initiatives, including the world’s first graded DJ exams and a landmark education partnership with Spotify.
The vision was always clear: make world-class music education accessible to all.
About the company he founded
Founded by brothers Austen and Scott Smart, both professional DJs and entrepreneurs, WHATCLASS is redefining music education. The company backed by investors from Airbnb, Disney Plus, and Live Nation built the world's first ever education partnership with Spotify and are at the forefront of a rapidly growing industry.
As the industry reaches a pivotal moment, the Brothers are shifting how the world thinks about music and creative arts education.
Ready to make a move?
play big
Ultra running taught me what business never could—how to push limits, think bigger, and make bold moves.
My keynotes and 1-2-1s aren’t just talks—they’re fuel for action. I’ve worked with top brands, built game-changing partnerships, and tested resilience on the toughest trails and in the hardest moments of entrepreneurship.
I bring that energy to every session, showing teams and leaders how to break patterns, move with purpose, and win.
