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Nov 2019
32m 27s

Roblox's Kelly Mayes on Community Buildi...

SCOTT HANSELMAN
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Roblox is powered by a global community of over two million developers who produce their own immersive multiplayer experiences each month using Roblox Studio, a desktop design tool for anyone. Scott talks to Roblox's Kelly Mayes, Senior Director of Product Management, on how they consider community, safety and creativity when dealing with a platform that has ... Show More
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