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David Baszucki

David Baszucki is a Canadian-born American entrepreneur, engineer, and software developer best known as the co-founder and chief executive officer of Roblox Corporation.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

David Baszucki is a Canadian-born American entrepreneur, engineer, and software developer. He is best known as the co-founder and chief executive officer of Roblox Corporation. Previously, he co-founded Knowledge Revolution, an educational software company acquired by MSC Software in 1998.

Early life and education

David Baszucki was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on January 20, 1963. He later grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. He studied electrical engineering at Stanford University.

Knowledge Revolution

Roblox

Philanthropy

Key facts

  • Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on January 20, 1963, and grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
  • Co-founded Knowledge Revolution with his brother Greg; company acquired by MSC Software in 1998.
  • Co-founded Roblox, which launched in 2006; serves as CEO of Roblox Corporation.
  • Roblox Corporation became a publicly traded company in 2021.
  • Founded the Baszucki Group with his wife Jan Ellison Baszucki in 2021 to support medical research and social impact.
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Canadian context

Baszucki was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, making him a notable Canadian-born figure in the global technology and gaming industries.

Frequently asked questions

Who is David Baszucki?
He is a Canadian-born American entrepreneur and engineer best known as the co-founder and CEO of Roblox Corporation.
Where was David Baszucki born?
He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
What did he do before Roblox?
Before Roblox, he co-founded Knowledge Revolution, an educational software company later acquired by MSC Software.
When was Roblox launched?
Roblox officially launched in 2006.
What is the Baszucki Group?
The Baszucki Group is a philanthropic organization founded by David and Jan Ellison Baszucki in 2021.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Baszucki
    Supports: Birth date and place, nationality, Roblox and Knowledge Revolution background, role at Roblox
  2. Baszucki Group — https://baszuckigroup.com/who-we-are/
    Supports: David Baszucki as founder and CEO of Roblox and launch of Baszucki Group with Jan Ellison Baszucki
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8859529/
    Supports: Stanford education, Knowledge Revolution, Roblox founder and CEO role
  4. Clay — https://www.clay.com/dossier/roblox-ceo
    Supports: Canadian-born American entrepreneur, Winnipeg origin, Stanford education, Knowledge Revolution, Roblox CEO
  5. Scribd — https://www.scribd.com/document/958834024/Biography-of-David-Baszucki
    Supports: Winnipeg birth, upbringing in Minnesota, Stanford degree, Knowledge Revolution, Roblox launch