I was invited by the local games industry initiative Gamepoint GBG to make a presentation about our roller-coaster entrepreneurial ride over the years. And also to give my perspective on why and how we could create an even more vivid games industry in Gothenburg and the West Coast region of Sweden

1. Gamepoint GBG
Robert Henrysson – 15-02-26

2. 1992 – 1995

3. 1995 – 2002

4. 2002 – 2012

5. 2002 – 2012
Champ Man
Kodo
Dirk Dagger
Spirits
GamArena
Backgammon

6. 2002 – 2012

7. 2002 – 2012
Champ Man
Kodo
Dirk Dagger
Spirits
GamArena
Backgammon

9. 2002 – 2012

11. 2002 – 2012

14. 2012 – 2014

16. 2012 – 2014

17. Key Learnings

22. Where am I going next?

26. “Enough about me, let’s talk
about you for a minute…”

27. Why do we want to strengthen the
gaming industry in Gothenburg?
Purpose? Goal? Desired outcome?

28. Ways to benefit
• Critical Mass and momentum
• Recruiting and cooperation
• Attract attention and capital
• Create a hotbed for innovation
• Events and networking
• Best practices/mentorship
• A common voice to channel the Swedish Gaming
wonder locally

29. “Gothenburg has one of the longest
histories in the games industry …”
– Per Strömbäck, Talesperson SPELPLAN – ASGD

37. Approach…

38. • Use our strengths
• Be inspired (e.g. Malmö GameCity)
• Look beyond our borders – Berlin is just 1h away!
• Get help from Spelplan – ASGD
• Unite and organize
• Package our arguments and influence

39. Most importantly:
Act yourself!
Realize that by investing into our joint future, you will improve
the chances for yourself and your venture!

41. That’s it folks!
henrysson74@gmail.com
se.linkedin.com/in/roberthenrysson
‬@StereokidSthlm‪‫‏‬