Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Roblox CEO Shares Career Struggles with Gen Z
David Baszucki, the CEO of Roblox, talked to students at Stanford University about his early career struggles.
After graduating, he had a hard time finding a good job and did some really tough jobs, like cleaning windows.
He tried to plan his career using logic, but it didn't work well.
He learned to trust his gut and ignore advice that didn't feel right.
After some setbacks, he started a company called Knowledge Revolution and sold it for $20 million.
Later, he created Roblox, which is now very successful with over 150 million daily users.
He told the students to make their own path and not be afraid of uncertainties.
David Baszucki, CEO of Roblox, shared his early career struggles with students at Stanford University.
After graduating from Stanford, Baszucki faced uncertainty and took on tough jobs like cleaning windows.
He initially relied on logic-heavy career planning but later learned to trust his instincts.
Baszucki founded Knowledge Revolution, sold it for $20 million, and eventually created Roblox.
Roblox now has over 150 million daily active users and is one of the most influential gaming platforms.
- Who
- David Baszucki, CEO of Roblox
- What
- Shared his early career struggles and advice for Gen Z
- When
- During a speech at Stanford University
- Where
- Stanford University
- Why
- To encourage graduates to trust their instincts and navigate career uncertainties
- CEO Name
- David Baszucki
- Company
- Roblox
- Company Valuation
- $60 billion
- CEO Net Worth
- $5 billion
- Daily Active Users
- 150 million
- Alma Mater
- Stanford University
- Early Job
- Window Cleaner
- Company Founded
- Knowledge Revolution
- Company Sold For
- $20 million