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Stanford University

Stanford Seminar - Gaming Platform Entrepreneurship

Stanford University via YouTube

Overview

Explore the world of gaming platform entrepreneurship in this Stanford seminar featuring David Baszucki, founder of Roblox. Dive into the principles behind successful gaming platforms, examine Roblox's impressive statistics, and understand the power of viral loops. Gain insights from Baszucki's personal experience and learn valuable lessons on capital efficiency, monetization strategies, and managing public perception. Discover how to balance data-driven decisions with design intuition, implement effective advertising models, and address concerns about parental controls. Understand the importance of a well-planned product roadmap and strategies to prevent user migration. Analyze the role of blockchain in gaming platforms and explore methods for incorporating feedback from parents. This comprehensive talk offers a wealth of knowledge for aspiring entrepreneurs and gaming industry professionals alike.

Syllabus

Introduction
Roblox
Platform Principles
Roblox Stats
Viral Loops
My Experience
Closing Thoughts
Learnings
Capital Efficient
Over Monetization
Managing Speech
Avoiding Backlash
Blockchain
Data vs Design
Advertising Model
Parental Controls
Product Roadmap
Preventing User Migration
Feedback from Parents

Taught by

Stanford Online

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