Alexis Gay

Alexis Gay is a New York-based comedian, podcaster, and viral video creator known for her work at the intersection of tech culture and comedy. Gay began her professional career in business development at Twilio and later at Patreon before transitioning to comedy and podcast hosting. Her early experience at an e-commerce startup fostered an entrepreneurial perspective that informs her comedic approach to Silicon Valley and startup culture.

During a period when live entertainment was unavailable, Gay focused on creating weekly one-minute videos for Twitter and Instagram. These videos, which satirize tech culture and everyday life, garnered a growing social media following that includes journalists, CEOs, and other figures in the technology and business sectors. Her content has accumulated more than 24 million views across social media platforms. One of her most popular videos, which examines recurring conversational themes at San Francisco parties, received three million views.

Gay leveraged her online presence into live stand-up performances and launched the weekly podcast "Non-Technical," where she interviews notable guests such as Alexis Ohanian, Kara Swisher, and Mark Cuban about topics beyond their professional achievements. With over 25 million video views, numerous industry conference keynotes, and more than 100 episodes of "Non-Technical," Gay has established herself as a prominent voice in tech-adjacent comedy. She has been profiled by Fast Company, Nightline, Business Insider, SFGate, and CNBC.

Gay is the creator and star of "Unprofessional," a comedy show about working in tech and the dynamics of corporate life, centered on a 4 p.m. meeting at a fictional company. Directed by Matt Gehring, the show explores themes such as work identity and the pursuit of fulfillment. Following its debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, "Unprofessional" toured eight cities across the United States.

Gay has also expanded into scripted sketch comedy, co-creating "Paradise," a four-episode limited series produced with KRAZAM.tv and released on YouTube. The series uses absurdist humor and satire to address topics such as technological anxiety, the tech industry, and corporate culture. Gay's work spans stand-up, podcasting, viral video, and scripted television, offering insights into technology, startup life, and modern professional experiences.