JB

Johan Brand

Founder @ Kahoot! & We Are Human | Captain @EntrepreneurShipOne | Fellow at The RSA | Explores Club

Oslo, Oslo

Invests in

Stages:

Locations:

  • Min Investment:

    $5,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $50,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $25,000.00

Work Experience

  • Founding Partner

    2017

    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

2011

  • 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.