Founder
Johan Brand is a Norwegian entrepreneur and investor with a global track record in education technology and purpose-driven innovation. He is the co-founder and former CEO of Kahoot!, the learning platform used daily by millions of students and professionals worldwide. Through We Are Human, Johan creates and invests in ventures that combine impact with scale, including the early development of Kahoot!, and has supported more than 60 companies and 12 global funds via We Are Human, Wesmann Hawkins, and Atomico’s Angel Program. He is also the founder of EntrepreneurShipOne, an initiative advancing ocean-focused entrepreneurship. Recognized as Founder of the Year (Nordic Startup Awards), Digital Leader of the Year (E24), and one of the 100 most influential leaders in global EdTech, Johan continues to shape ventures at the intersection of technology, education, and sustainability.

