Roblox Tech Talks Culture of Innovation
May 15, 2024
Arvind KC and Shobz Ahluwalia talk about merging tech and human elements to foster innovation at Roblox. They delve into data extraction, fair hiring practices, scalable architecture, and transparent communication. Weekly AMA sessions promote open dialogue and values within the organization.
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People and Systems
- Roblox has a Chief People & Systems Officer, combining technology and organizational development.
- This approach emphasizes building sustainable organizational structures, not just people management.
KC's Background
- Arvind KC's background is in engineering and product development, not traditional HR.
- He transitioned into building products for the people space at Facebook, then Palantir and Google.
Primary Product
- Companies must focus on three key areas: product, business, and people/organization building.
- Building the people and organization is considered the primary product, as everything else relies on it.