In this hilarious and inspiring episode of Cyrus Says, we’re joined by the multi-talented Gautham Govindan, a stand-up comedian with a sharp corporate past. A former strategist at companies like Acko, Philips India, and Johnson & Johnson, Gautham blends real boardroom experience with observational humor, making him a standout voice in the world of corporate comedy. With a 99.99 percentile in CAT 2012, an engineering degree, and successful stints at firms like Mondelēz, Curefit, Slice, and ZO Rooms, his transition into comedy feels like a calculated punchline. Known for his clean, intelligent humor, Gautham performs in English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil, connecting effortlessly with diverse audiences. His work has featured on Amazon Prime’s Comicstaan, Comedy Central India, and gone viral on LinkedIn, where he blends job advice with jokes (#cvwritinghacks). From mic-stand antics and quirky theories about ice cream conspiracies, to tailoring acts for HR teams and launching solar lighting models in rural India, Gautham brings both brains and belly laughs to the stage. Tune in as he shares his journey from marketing decks to mic drops!

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