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First Round's on MeAuthor: First Round's On Me
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The “Man in Finance” Creator on the Virality Factor, Comedy, and David Guetta w/ Megan Boni
Episode 161
Monday, 2 February, 2026
In this episode of First Round’s On Me, we sit down with Megan Boni — comedian, viral creator, and the woman behind one of the internet’s most iconic moments: “I’m looking for a man in finance…”Megan opens up about what virality actually feels like, the weirdness of being recognized in real life, and how parasocial love differs from real support and friendship. We talk about creativity sparked in the most random moments, turning lightning-in-a-bottle internet fame into real opportunities, and why authenticity beats curated perfection every time.She also shares her pivot from corporate life to content creation, working with artists like David Guetta, navigating sudden internet fame, and her dreams of breaking into comedy and acting.From sports debates and dating preferences to the pressure of going viral twice, this episode is funny, honest, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it really means to blow up online — and stay true to yourself after.💬 In the comments: Do you think going viral helps creators — or puts too much pressure on them?00:00 – Megan Boni joins the show & viral fame02:00 – Parasocial love vs real support04:00 – The “man in finance” moment explained06:30 – Creativity, weed & lightning-in-a-bottle ideas09:00 – Dating preferences & funny red flags12:00 – Moving to NYC & early career struggles14:00 – Corporate life → content creator pivot16:30 – Working with DJs & music opportunities19:00 – Fan reactions & being recognized in public22:00 – Trying to strike viral gold again24:30 – Authenticity vs internet performance culture27:00 – Comedy dreams, acting & fear of stand-up30:00 – Influencers vs creators: what Megan wants long-term32:30 – Rapid-fire fun questions & pop culture34:00 – Final thoughts & where to find Megan
