Dougal Grimes: From Global Brands to Going Solo

11/06/2025 1h 2min
Dougal Grimes: From Global Brands to Going Solo

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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 careerThe power of pivoting without fearThe evolution of invention and what game inventors need to know nowThe role of AI and trend-savviness in staying relevantGet ready to rethink the game—Dougal’s story starts now on From Here 2 There.

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