#834: David Baszucki, Co-Founder of Roblox — The Path to 150M+ Daily Users, Critical Business Decisions, Ketogenic Therapy for Brain Health, Daily Routines, The Roblox Economy, and More

In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim interviews David Baszucki, the founder and CEO of Roblox. The conversation begins with a discussion on metabolic health, focusing on David's son's experience with bipolar disorder and the positive impact of a ketogenic diet. They delve into the challenges of maintaining ketosis, ketone level measurement, and the potential benefits for mental clarity and sleep. Transitioning to Roblox, David shares the Genesis story, highlighting the importance of a user-generated content platform and the implementation of a digital economy with Robux. They explore the challenges of managing a digital economy, protecting creators, and ensuring safety on the platform. David also discusses the best decisions and missteps made along the way, emphasizing the importance of optimizing creator revenue and taking the long view. The episode concludes with a discussion on David's self-care routine, including exercise, diet, and sleep habits, as well as his thoughts on the future of AI and virtual reality.