I quit my job at Microsoft to pursue comedy. Pursuing my passion wasn't always glamorous — but here's how I did it.

09/11/2025, 6:49 AM
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I quit my job at Microsoft to pursue comedy. Pursuing my passion wasn't always glamorous — but here's how I did it.

Austin Nasso

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Austin Nasso, the 30-year-old comedian and cofounder of Tech Roast Show, based in New York City. His employment at Microsoft has been verified by Business Insider. This story has been edited for length and clarity.

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