{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Alexis Gay: Silicon Valley\u2019s Favorite Comedian Makes her \u201cUnprofessional\u201d Debut","description":"If you don\u2019t already know about Alexis Gay, you\u2019re about to. Alexis is the creator and star of her solo comedy show, \u201cUnprofessional\u201d. Recently, her show was a hit at the world-renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and she's now touring the show for audiences across the United States.  Alexis previously worked in the tech industry running Business Operations and Creator Partnerships at Patreon.   Outside of work, she started creating videos featuring dead-on takes on tech culture -- and everyday life.   These soon went viral, racking up more than 24 million views across social media. Her sharp insights into startup life and its absurdities resonated far and wide, transforming her into a favorite amongst both tech insiders and comedy fans alike. From viral videos to her successful podcast, Alexis has kept audiences hooked. She\u2019s been profiled by Fast Company, Nightline, Business Insider, SFGate, and CNBC.  And now, she's stepping onto the stage as a standup comedian. Now comes her debut solo show, \u201cUnprofessional\u201d.  It has received numerous four-star reviews and played to sold out audiences. Chortle, the leading UK comedy publication, called it \u201can entertaining and \u2013 ironically\/appropriately \u2013 professional hour set in a world that\u2019s rarely covered in stand-up.\u201d Whether you're a startup founder or someone who's never heard of venture capital, her observations land with a sharp, comedic edge. Catch her live and see why she's bound to be way bigger than\u2026John Mulaney.  Alexis Gay \u201cUnprofessional https:\/\/www.alexis.gay\/ Something Ventured Podcast https:\/\/somethingventured.us\/ ","author_name":"Something Ventured -- Silicon Valley Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/somethingventured.us","html":"