Lasse Leponiemi

Lasse Leponiemi is a global education leader with a deep commitment to shaping the future of learning through impactful solutions. As co-founder and current chair of the HundrED Foundation, Lasse brings over a decade of experience supporting education innovations in more than 110 countries.

Today, Lasse is focused on leading a new philanthropic support model at the HundrED Foundation, designed to help scalable, evidence-informed solutions grow and meet real-world needs.

His work draws on long-standing partnerships with foundations, development banks, and public institutions, always with an emphasis on practical results. Known for his calm, trust-based approach and extensive global network, Lasse works to bridge the gap between committed capital and those best placed to bring lasting change in education.