#926 From Inventing a Microprocessor to Full-Time Tech Comedian with Don McMillan

From chip design at Bell Laboratories to…the world's #1 Venn diagram comedian??

Today, we're talking to Don McMillan, comedian and former chip designer at Bell Laboratories. We discuss how burning out in Silicon Valley led him to pursue stand-up comedy full time, why having an engineering mindset made him a better comedian, and how a random radio caller unknowingly changed the entire trajectory of his life.

All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! 

To learn more about Don and his tour schedule, check out his website here.

About Don McMillan

“It’s not comedy – It’s ‘Application Specific Integrated Comedy.'” Don McMillan does not just do a “standard” 45-60 minute stand-up comedy routine. In fact, he has several different 45-60 minute shows from pretending to be a Motivational Speaker talking about Effective Communications to a "Way Out There" Futurist. Don works with you to create comedy specifically for your event. He is a CSP - Comedy Services Provider. Don talks with you well ahead of time to write jokes and sketches unique to your company or event. He also creates PowerPoints just for you. He creates a one-of-a-kind comedy show that you will be talking about long after the event ends.