Microsoft Engineer Turned Stand-Up Comedian - Austin Nasso | Due Diligence Ep. 9

Austin Nasso worked at Microsoft, studied computer science at UCLA, and then decided to become a stand-up comedian.

In this episode, Austin talks about leaving Microsoft, getting into comedy, and performing political impressions on tour. He also shows off his impressions of Donald Trump, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, while Henrick quickly gets roasted.

Henrick asks Austin on his background in tech and comedy. See what happens when a stand-up comedian is given a venture capitalist as a target.

Austin explains:

■ Why Austin left Microsoft after four years

■ How studying computer science at UCLA shaped his career

■ Why his friends pushed him into stand-up comedy

■ How he developed his political impressions

■ What it's like performing impressions of presidents

■ Why he went on tour as a stand-up comedian

■ The story behind one of his shows and a very familiar audience member

■ Why Henrick is also, somehow, “succulent”

■ What happens when Henrick becomes the subject of the comedy

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