Johan Brand
Founder of Kahoot! & We Are Human
Johan Brand
Founder of Kahoot! & We Are Human
Oslo, Oslo
Overview
Work Experience
Founding Partner
2017 - Current
We create purpose driven organisations striving for social and commercial impact.
Managing Director
2010 - 2017
A co-creative company, we create real impact through storytelling, behaviour design and technology insights. Our purpose is to establish new businesses making a social difference. Our biggest success so far is Kahoot! (www.getkahoot.com)
Deputy Member
2023
Chief Entrepreneur + Chair & Founder
2021
Captain + Founder
2017 - 2021
EntrepreneurShipOne, unlock the potential of the ocean, by inspiring founders, enabling technology innovation, champion values-based entrepreneurship and foster the sea grass movement
Founder + Strategic advisor
2017
Founder, Chief Strategy Officer + Board Director
2016 - 2017
Erik Harrell takes the helm as our CEO, strengthening our execution, operational and commercial capacity as we grow into this next phase. To ensure we keep delivering, heart and soul, on our product, platform and partnership opportunities, I take up a new role as Kahoot!’s Chief Strategy Officer and continue as Board Director.
Founder + Chief Executive Officer + Board Director
2011 - 2016
Kahoot! is one of the world’s fastest growing learning brands. Used by millions each day in over 180 countries, our free game-based platform unlocks more meaningful, playful and powerful experiences, in classrooms and beyond. Learn to play @getkahoot
Member
2019
Fellow
2014
The RSA Fellowship is an international community of achievers and influencers from a wide array of backgrounds and professions, distinguished by the title "FRSA"
Advisor
2021
Board Member
2018
Limited Partner
2017
The Nordic Web Ventures will invest in 10-15 Nordic startups over the next 12 months making it one of the most active investors in the region. Backed by a community builders and entrepreneurs from across the region including Thomas Madsen-Mygdal (TwentyThree), Linda Liukus (Hello Ruby) and Johan Brand (Kahoot!) as well as experienced investors from around Europe, such as Martin Mignot (Index Ventures), Christoph Janz (Point Nine Capital), Martin Hauge and Philipp Moehring and Andy Chung (AngelList Europe). In total, 50+ individuals make up The Nordic Web Ventures, with a diverse mix of location, gender and experience.
Limited Partner
2017
We believe in making a positive impact. We believe in technology as the key driver for change. We believe in the untapped talent of the world. And we’re looking for a few brave founders and startups to join us.
Education
1st Class BA (Hons)
2001 - 2005
Investments
Latest Articles
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