Channels with Peter Kafka Roblox CEO David Baszucki knows what your kids are doing.
Apr 23, 2025
David Baszucki, CEO of Roblox, shares insights on the platform's massive reach with 85 million users, primarily kids, and his ambitious goal to capture 10% of the global gaming market. He discusses the unique user-generated content that resonates with players and the platform’s growth from a children's game to a community for older users. Baszucki also addresses challenges of safety, user age verification, and the evolving gaming landscape, all while maintaining the innovative spirit of Roblox amidst its corporate growth.
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Roblox Is a Creator Platform
- Roblox is a user-generated content platform with millions of varied games created by its community.
- It offers an economy that supports creators, some running studios with over 100 employees.
Growing Beyond Kids and Teens
- Currently, a majority of Roblox users are under 18, but users over 13 are growing rapidly.
- Roblox aims to capture 10% of the global gaming market, expanding to older and international users.
Commitment to Child Safety
- Roblox prioritizes safety with over 200 AI systems filtering text and images and constant moderation.
- The company embraces the challenge of protecting young users as fundamental to its platform.