In this episode of From Here 2 There, we talk with toy and game industry powerhouse Dougal Grimes, whose journey spans from inspecting potato crops in Aberdeen, Scotland to collaborating with Erno Rubik himself. Dougal shares how curiosity, creativity, and calculated risks shaped his path from Hasbro and Spin Master to launching his own venture, EightyTwo—a studio at the intersection of play, innovation, and creator collaboration.

We cover:

• How a 10-minute life audit reshaped his career
• The power of pivoting without fear
• The evolution of invention and what game inventors need to know now
• The role of AI and trend-savviness in staying relevant

Get ready to rethink the game—Dougal’s story starts now on From Here 2 There.