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Just like in the real world, GDP is an important measure of economic health in the metaverse, especially for developers on the platform. Kavita Kanetkar, Senior Director of Engineering, Economy and Dmitri Essiounine, Senior Engineering Manager chat with Dave about the virtual economy. How does it emulate and transcend real world experiences—shopping, transacting with currency, encountering product placements—in a way that feels organic and engaging for users?
Introducing Tech Talks, a podcast about the people and ideas shaping the future of the metaverse. Tune in to episode one, a conversation between CEO David Baszucki and CTO Daniel Sturman about the unique technical challenges and opportunities of building the metaverse. On this episode of Tech Talks, Kiran Bhat, Senior Director of Engineering, talks to Dave about the unique qualities of avatars on Roblox. In the metaverse, avatars are an expression of one’s identity. Facial animation is essential for making avatars feel like an authentic extension of self and also poses a significant technical challenge. Tune in to this episode to find out how the Roblox engineering teams use AI technology to breathe life into avatar facial expressions.
We are proud to be named one of the 2021 Best Workplaces for Millennials by Fortune and Great Place to Work US. Our people are the key to our success and we’re happy to know that the unique opportunities and culture at Roblox have resonated so well. Thank you to our teams that continue to bring our company values and vision for the future to life!
Today marks an incredible milestone for Roblox as we celebrate our first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. We’re building a new category that we call human co-experience, sometimes referred to as the Metaverse, and today we’re taking the next step in bringing our vision to life. Thank you to our extraordinary community, our loyal investors, and our brilliant employees. We're excited to continue to build the platform where billions of people come together to learn, work, and play together.
Excited to announce that we've been named Fast Company's #9 Most Innovative Company for 2020, and #1 in the gaming sector. It's great to be recognized for our core commitment to developing the future of digital co-experience.
Good food, great coworkers: Roblox might just be the best lunch spot in the Bay Area. #lifeatRoblox
Congratulations, David Baszucki! Thank you Goldman Sachs for recognizing our own CEO and Builderman as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2019. #GSInnovators #Roblox
Bringing the world together through play means bringing EVERYONE together. We’re with you. #SpiritDay
Learn all about Roblox, from our origins to our evolution, with this new video narrated by our founder and CEO, David Baszucki: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMYqp
We’re investing in the developers of tomorrow - and it’s paying off for everyone. This article by Pocket Gamer’s senior editor explores how we’ve dedicated ourselves to nurturing young entrepreneurs on Roblox: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMY63
