Nick Tornow
Senior Vice President of Engine and Creator Engineering at Roblox, responsible for platform tooling, discovery, and monetization improvements that support creator success.
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Sep 5, 2025 • 53min
Creator
Nick Tornow, Senior VP of Engineering at Roblox, talks about his journey from game development to leading engineering for creator tooling. He and creator Jandel dive into the success of 'Grow a Garden,' discussing its design philosophy and unexpected peak popularity. They explore groundbreaking engineering that enables massive scale, AI tools boosting creativity, and real-time collaboration akin to Google Docs. Additionally, Tornow shares insights on enhancing platform safety and the exciting future of virtual worlds with limitless possibilities for creators.
Apr 6, 2026 • 60min
Can You Build a Real Business on Roblox?
Zach Letter, CEO of WonderWorks and former YouTuber, builds rapid-live-op hits like SpongeBob Tower Defense. Nick Tornow, SVP of Engine and Creator Engineering at Roblox, shapes platform tools, discovery, and monetization. They explore how discovery and social co-play drive growth. They dig into why tiny teams iterate fast, what metrics matter for visibility, and how studios can become sustainable on Roblox.
Sep 28, 2022 • 46min
Creator Innovation
Nick Tornow, VP of Creator Engineering at Roblox, brings a wealth of gaming experience from Zynga and Twitter. He dives into the evolution of social gaming and its impact on the industry, highlighting how Roblox supports its vibrant creator community. Tornow discusses innovations in user-generated content, including new measures for creativity and advanced tech like machine learning to enhance creator experiences. He also details enhancements to Roblox Studio and the introduction of Talent Hub, aimed at connecting brands with skilled developers in the metaverse.
