about ARVAN

Arvan has supported many organizations around the world since 2007 in strategy development, execution and evaluation, along with other areas of corporate development. As an entrepreneur himself, he strongly believes in the principles of entrepreneurship: trying and testing new solutions and innovations, understanding the risks, finding what works best, learning from mistakes, executing and moving on. Mistakes and risks are integral parts of entrepreneurship and those who don't embrace them can't hope to succeed. His goal is to assist start-ups and corporate clients to bring new solutions to life.

Arvan currently serves as a director on the board for various organizations around the world, including Vivent Health (USA), Jazz St. Louis (USA), 9Line Software (USA), and Operose Health (UK).  He is also actively involved in a number of professional, mentoring and social organizations, including Washington University in St. Louis, Arch Grants, the Alliance by McKinsey & Company, and United Way of Greater St. Louis.  He serves on multiple global health task force teams and is a repeated speaker and discussion leader at the World Economic Forum.  He was also honored as Young Global Leader of 2021 by the World Economic Forum, Business of Pride Outstanding LGBTQIA+ by the St. Louis Business Journal, 50 Missourians You Should Know by Ingram's, 40 Under 40 by the St. Louis Business Journal, and Olin Emerging Leader by Washington University in St. Louis.

Arvan earned his bachelor's degree in biological science from the University of California of Los Angeles (UCLA), an M.H.A. from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and an M.B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis Olin Business School with expertise in healthcare management, finance, and strategy.