216 | Henk Rogers | Bringing Tetris to the World, Saving the Planet, and More!

The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Education, Entrepreneurship, Business

5.0 • 135 Ratings

🗓️ 12 July 2023

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

How can individuals transform their expertise into a powerful force for positive change, shaping industries and leaving a lasting impact on the world? Henk Rogers, a video game icon turned climate change activist, is dedicated to creating positive change through technology and renewable energy. As the founder of the Blue Planet Foundation, he actively promotes the advancement of clean energy policies and technologies. He is a strong proponent of utilizing renewable sources like solar and wind power to combat climate change and achieve energy independence. In addition to his work in the renewable energy sector, Henk continues to be involved in the gaming industry. He co-founded The Tetris Company, which manages the intellectual property rights of Tetris, and has been instrumental in expanding the reach and influence of the game across various platforms. In this episode, Darius and Henk discuss the factors that contributed to the massive success of The Black Onyx as the pioneering role-playing game in Japan. They also delve into Henk’s four missions in life, emphasizing his commitment to creating positive change through technology, sustainability, and the power of human potential. Topics include: What contributed to the huge success of The Black Onyx as the first role-playing game in Japan The impact of discovering and acquiring the rights to the game Tetris How Henk got involved in the Tetris movie How a near-death experience has made Henk realize what he wants to accomplish Founding Blue Planet Foundation and building awareness for clean energy Henk shares his four missions in life And other topics… Connect with Henk: Website: https://blueplanetalliance.org/ Website: https://henkrogers.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henkrogers/ Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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