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HOSTED BY DAVID BASZUCKI

Tech Talks Podcast

Join us as CEO Dave Baszucki talks with the people building and shaping the future of human interaction as we explore the technical challenges, breakthrough ideas, and innovations in-depth.

Episode 30

SLIM and Cloud Transcoding

With Varun Mani, Sergey Makeev, and Tsvetan Tsvetanov

In this episode of Tech Talks, founder and CEO David Baszucki sits down with Roblox product and engineering leaders Varun Mani, Sergey Makeev, and Tsvetan Tsvetanov to break down how SLIM (a hierarchical, dynamic level-of-detail system) and Cloud Transcoding are redefining what’s possible on Roblox.

The conversation covers how Roblox streams interactive 3D worlds in real time, how transcoding generates the optimal asset representation for every device, and how SLIM compresses complex environments and avatars into lightweight composite models. The group also explores how these systems unlock richer creator freedom, larger multiplayer worlds, and a path toward AI-assisted upsampling and future-proof engine technology.

Episode 29

Creator

With Nick Tornow and Jandel

In this episode of Tech Talks, founder and CEO David Baszucki sits down with Nick Tornow and Roblox creator Jandel to discuss the future of creation on Roblox. The conversation covers how Grow a Garden became one of the most popular experiences on the platform, the engineering breakthroughs that make massive scale and live events possible, and how AI, real-time collaboration, and safety systems are empowering creators today and shaping what’s ahead.

Episode 28

Update on our safety initiatives

With Matt Kaufman and Eliza Jacobs

In this episode of Tech Talks, founder and CEO David Baszucki sits down with Matt Kaufman and Eliza Jacobs to discuss how Roblox is advancing its commitment to safety, civility, and freedom on the platform. The conversation covers our latest safety releases and how they help protect our community, updates to our approach on vigilantism and a preview of upcoming safety features and policies in development.

Episode 27

Safety

With Matt Kaufman and Eliza Jacobs

In this episode of Tech Talks, Roblox founder and CEO David Baszucki talks with Matt Kaufman and Eliza Jacobs about how Roblox is advancing its commitment to safety, civility, and freedom on the platform.

They discuss the launch of features like Trusted Connections and age verification, how AI and human moderation work together to keep the community safe, and the importance of building systems that adapt to cultural norms and parental expectations worldwide. The conversation also explores how Roblox empowers developers and parents with tools to create safe, age-appropriate experiences and how the company’s safety innovations are setting a new bar for online platforms.