Techie left his job at Microsoft to pursue comedy; shares how to recognize the difference between a ‘hobby and a career’
Published on: Nov. 11, 2025, 7:38 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Austin Nasso, a former Microsoft software engineer, left his high-paying tech job to pursue stand-up comedy full-time. A UCLA computer science graduate, he founded Tech Roast Show in 2018, blending humor with tech culture. Inspired by The 4-Hour Workweek, Nasso treated his transition like a startup project. Though he warns that passion alone isnt enough, he finds fulfillment in performing worldwide and redefining success on his own terms.
