David Brent Baszucki is a Canadian-born American entrepreneur, engineer, and the self-made billionaire co-founder and CEO of Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX). Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1963, his childhood was defined by an early interest in science fiction, dirt bikes, and go-karts. He attended Eden Prairie High School in Minnesota.

Baszucki studied engineering and computer science at Stanford University, graduating in 1985 as a General Motors Scholar in electrical engineering. In the late 1980s, he and his brother co-founded Knowledge Revolution, a company that developed a simulation called 'Interactive Physics', educational software that allowed students to create 2D physics experiments. This software, used widely in schools, became the intellectual and financial precursor to Roblox.

David Baszucki's career is defined by two successful ventures in interactive simulation. 1998: Knowledge Revolution was acquired by MSC Software for $20 million. Baszucki briefly served as a Vice President before leaving to establish his angel investment firm, Baszucki & Associates, providing seed funding to early social media sites like Friendster.

2004: Roblox. Baszucki and Erik Cassel co-founded Roblox Corporation (initially named Dynablocks). The vision was to create a physics sandbox with creation tools and a social networking aspect, modeled after his educational software. Roblox's business model was revolutionary: rely entirely on user-generated content (UGC) and provide the tools and server hosting. The platform exploded in popularity, especially among youth, pioneering the concept of the metaverse and growing into a colossal social and gaming system. The company's successful IPO in 2021 secured his multi-billion dollar fortune. He continues to lead the company as CEO, often using the platform name Builderman online.

David Baszucki's social impact is massive and structural: the democratization of game creation and the provision of a vast social platform (Roblox) for millions of children and teenagers globally. His background in educational software guides the platform's core mechanics, teaching millions about physics and programming.

His personal philanthropy supports educational and scientific research, reflecting his engineering background. His commitment to the platform's UGC model ensures that a significant portion of its revenue goes back to the community of creators (the Roblox developers).

David Baszucki maintains the professional, intellectual style of a tech CEO and engineer. His attire is consistently modern, favoring tailored shirts and smart casual wear. His aesthetic is one of confident authority, often blending his professional identity with his online avatar, Builderman.

Residing in Palo Alto, California, his luxury is the immense security and autonomy derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is defined by his commitment to technology, engineering, and the creation of the world's most dominant platform for youth social interaction and game creation.