David Baszucki Biography: Roblox, Controversy, Age, Awards, Instagram, Net Worth, Wikipedia, Family, Height

David Baszucki, born on January 20, 1963, is a Canadian-born American entrepreneur, engineer, and inventor who rose to prominence as the co-founder and CEO of Roblox.

His innovative platform, which allows users to create and play games, has become a global phenomenon, particularly among children and teenagers.

Profile

• Full name: David Brent Baszucki
• Nickname: Builderman
• Date of birth: January 20, 1963
• Age: 62 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian-American
• Profession: Entrepreneur, Engineer, Inventor
• Height: 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm)
• Parents: Helen Baszucki and Paul Baszucki
• Siblings: Greg Baszucki
• Spouse: Jan Ellison
• Children: 4
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christianity
• Ethnicity: White
• Net worth: $2.9 billion

Early Life and Education

David Baszucki was born on January 20, 1963, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to the United States, where he was raised in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Both of his parents are descents of Ukrainian immigrants who had settled in Saskatchewan, Canada. During his childhood, David developed interests in dirt bikes, go-karts, and science fiction literature.

Baszucki attended Eden Prairie High School, where he captained the school’s TV quiz team and hosted his own talk radio show for KSCO Radio Santa Cruz. He later pursued his higher education at Stanford University, studying Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

During his time at Stanford, Baszucki interned at General Motors, working in a lab focused on controlling car engines with software. He graduated in 1985 as a General Motors Scholar in Electrical Engineering.

Personal Life

David Baszucki is married to author Jan Ellison, and they have four children together. The family resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Baszucki and his wife have been actively involved in philanthropic efforts, particularly in funding neuropsychiatric research.

In 2021, they launched the Baszucki Group to expand their philanthropic work, focusing on areas such as metabolic health, democracy, and astronomy.

Career

David Baszucki‘s career began in 1989 when he co-founded Knowledge Revolution with his brother Greg. The company’s first product, Interactive Physics, was an educational application that allowed users to simulate physics experiments in a 2D environment. Knowledge Revolution later developed 3D mechanical engineering simulation software for various industries.

In 1998, Knowledge Revolution was acquired by MSC Software for $20 million. Baszucki worked as the vice president and general manager of MSC Software from 2000 to 2002 before leaving to establish Baszucki & Associates, an angel investment firm.

In 2004, inspired by the success of Interactive Physics and his interest in social networking, Baszucki, along with Erik Cassel, began developing Roblox.

The platform was officially launched in 2006, allowing users to create and play games in a virtual environment. Roblox has since grown into a global phenomenon, with millions of daily active users.

Under Baszucki‘s leadership, Roblox Corporation went public on the New York Stock Exchange in March 2021. As of 2022, Baszucki owned approximately 13% stake in the company, which significantly contributed to his net worth.

Awards and Nominations

• Technology Fast 500 by Deloitte (November 2017)
• 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs (October 2017)
• Fast 100: Bay Area’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies by San Francisco Business Times (October 2017)
• San Mateo Visionary Hero Award by City of San Mateo (February 2016)

Net Worth

David Baszucki‘s net worth was estimated at $2.9 billion, primarily derived from his stake in Roblox Corporation.

Controversy

In December 2021, a New York Times investigation alleged that Baszucki and his relatives used a tax break intended for small business investors to legally avoid tens of millions of dollars in capital gains taxes.

Additionally, according to Business Insider, Baszucki was the seventh-highest-paid CEO in 2021, making $232.8 million, which raised some eyebrows given the company’s performance.

Social Media

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Filmography

Roblox: The Movie (2014)

• Played the character of ‘Big’