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David Baszucki is a Canadian-born American entrepreneur, engineer, and software developer, best known as the co-founder and CEO of Roblox Corporation. He previously co-founded and served as the CEO of Knowledge Revolution, which was acquired by MSC Software in December 1998.

Baszucki’s professional journey began with Knowledge Revolution, where he developed “Interactive Physics,” a 2D physics simulation educational software. Following the success of “Interactive Physics,” Knowledge Revolution introduced “Working Model,” a mechanical design software. After the acquisition of Knowledge Revolution by MSC Software, Baszucki served as vice president and general manager until 2002. He then established Baszucki & Associates, an angel investment firm, and provided seed funding to Friendster, a social networking service. In 2004, he co-founded Roblox Corporation with Erik Cassel, launching the Roblox platform in 2006, which has since become a leading online entertainment platform for children and teenagers.

Throughout his career, Baszucki has collaborated with various individuals and organizations, significantly impacting the tech and gaming industries. His partnership with Erik Cassel was crucial in the creation and development of Roblox. At Knowledge Revolution, Baszucki worked alongside his brother Greg Baszucki. His role at MSC Software involved collaborations with other industry leaders in simulation software.