How Tetris Took Over The World EP106

In this fascinating and wide-ranging conversation, Henk Rogers, The Tetris Company co-founder and the entrepreneur who brought Tetris to the world, joins host Constantin Kogan to reflect on one of the most iconic games ever made, the improbable story behind its global rise, and the missions that now define his life far beyond gaming.

From discovering Tetris in 1988 and recognizing its world-changing potential…
To flying into the Soviet Union to secure the rights at the source…
To helping make Tetris the game that launched Game Boy into history…
And now dedicating his life to renewable energy, climate action, and the future of humanity…

This is a conversation about vision.

Henk Rogers Reveals:
🎮 How he discovered Tetris and knew it was unlike anything else
🕹 Why Tetris became the perfect game for Game Boy
✈️ What it was like flying into the Soviet Union to negotiate directly for the rights
📜 How fairness helped him win the Tetris deal over politically connected rivals
📚 What the movie Tetris got right and what it changed
🌍 Why his near death experience pushed him toward four life missions
⚡️ Why 100 percent renewable energy is not just realistic, but inevitable
🏝 How Hawaii became the first U.S. state to commit to 100 percent renewable energy
♻️ Why he believes humanity can repair what it has broken by 2045
🧠 How gamification can help people take real action in the world
🚀 Why one of his missions is helping life expand beyond Earth
🌌 What he believes is the true meaning of life
🎯 Watch if you are:

• A gamer curious about the real story behind Tetris
• A founder or entrepreneur building something timeless
• Someone interested in negotiation, licensing, and breakthrough moments
• A person thinking deeply about climate, technology, and the future of humanity
• Or simply looking for a conversation that goes far beyond games
  This episode explores how one person can help shape culture, technology, and the future, first through play, and then through purpose.
  “If you want everyone to buy your Game Boy, include Tetris.” – Henk Rogers
  “If you ever find yourself outside the box, do not get back in the box.” – Henk Rogers

Follow Henk Rogers:
🌐 Blue Planet Alliance: https://www.blueplanetalliance.org
📘 Book: The Perfect Game
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henkrogers/
🌐 Website: https://www.henkrogers.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henkrogers/
✖️ X: https://x.com/HenkRogers
🎮 Tetris history and legacy through his work with The Tetris Company

✉️ For business inquiries: [email protected]
🎧 Listen to the full podcast here: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan

Follow me on socials:
🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com
📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan
✖️ X: https://x.com/constkogan
🎙 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan

Timestamps:
0:00 – The moment Henk Rogers knew Tetris was special
2:06 – Who Henk Rogers was before Tetris changed everything
3:43 – How he found the game that would make history
5:02 – Why he flew into the Soviet Union without a clear plan
8:01 – The negotiation that changed gaming forever
14:54 – The one thing he might have done differently
18:32 – Why Tetris was the game that made Game Boy explode
19:50 – What the Tetris movie got wrong
22:58 – The near death experience that gave him a new mission
24:21 – Why he decided to fight climate change
26:58 – How Hawaii became a renewable energy leader
31:10 – Can a game help fix the world
34:58 – What AI and gaming could mean for the future
39:07 – His biggest dream for humanity by 2045
44:06 – Henk Rogers on the meaning of life
48:00 – The advice he wants the next generation to hear

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