Savvy is HQ Trivia + Wordle (feat. Scott Rogowsky) | E2245
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Savvy is HQ Trivia + Wordle (feat. Scott Rogowsky) | E2245

E2245 • Feb 4, 2026 • 54 mins

There was a time, not long ago, when offices everywhere came to a standstill, and everyone became even more fixated on their phones than usual, each time HQ Trivia went live. The app-based game show was a massive viral hit… until suddenly, around a year later, it wasn’t. Now, HQ Trivia host Scott Rogowsky is back with a new concept: Savvy, another game show you play on your phone, this time inspired by the word puzzle hit Wordle. Is lightning about to strike twice? PLUS, Alex chats with Trevor Bennett of space transportation outfit Starfish Space. This comes off two major successes for the team: the Remora mission that proved Stafish’s autonomous rendezvous capabilities and the $52.5 Million dollar contract to dispose of low Earth orbit satellites.

Key Points

  • Scott Rogowski, former host of HQ Trivia, has launched a new interactive word puzzle game show called Savvy, where players compete against him live for cash prizes.
  • Despite the viral success of HQ Trivia, internal challenges and inexperienced leadership led to its decline, highlighting the importance of experienced management in scaling and sustaining a startup.
  • Starfish Space is making strides in the space economy with their Otter spacecraft, designed for satellite servicing and deorbiting, and has secured significant contracts, signaling strong commercial traction.
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