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Jul 2016
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66: CEO and Founder of ROBLOX David Basz...

NEIL C. HUGHES
About this episode

David Baszucki is the founder and co-creator of the online video game ROBLOX.

ROBLOX boasts over nine million monthly active users and over two billion hours played since 2008 with a more than 50 percent year-over-year increase in revenue. The mission is to become the global leader in user-generated gaming and creation for all ages, incorporating new platforms and fresh, exciting ideas from the community every day.

With a unique game on every server, all platforms building and creating together and making huge waves in virtual reality, I invited David onto the show to learn more about his future plans.

I dedicate this episode to my son who has enjoyed playing this game since he was 7 years old. I have watched them both grow over the last 8 years, making this episode a labor of love.

Guest Info 

Twitter: @DavidBaszucki

Website: roblox.com

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