Alex Cohen, the founder of HelloPatient and a top-tier SaaS commentator, has some of the strongest opinions on software tools I've heard. His banned apps list (which includes Notion, Workday, and ClickUp) and sharp insights on vendor selection reveal why most companies waste millions on terrible software.
In this conversation, we explore why your software stack reveals your company's DNA, how "all-in-one" tools almost always fail, and why specialized software beats everything else. Alex shares how he built Twitter influence within tech circles and why Epic Systems still dominates healthcare despite universal hatred. The most surprising turn came when we discussed health optimization, with Alex making the case for why everyone should take creatine and how he's experimenting with peptides and testosterone to enhance performance.
If you're running a company, evaluating software tools, or just trying to make better decisions about your health, this episode has actionable insights you can implement immediately. Alex's no-BS approach cuts through the marketing hype and gets to what actually works.
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