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Fired by Elon, Meta & Wendy’s, Now Raising Millions for Hello Patient

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Sep 4, 2025
Alex Cohen, Founder and CEO of Hello Patient, shares his unconventional journey after being fired from 11 companies, including major tech giants. He discusses the laughter-filled moments of creating parody videos while building his AI-driven healthcare platform. With a focus on conversational AI, Alex reveals how Hello Patient revolutionizes patient interaction, improving access and satisfaction. He also dives into his latest foray with peptide therapies and the role of humor in business storytelling, announcing a significant $22.5M funding round uncovering a bright future for healthcare innovation.
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ANECDOTE

Fired Many Times, Built A Persona

  • Alex recounts being fired from many companies, including Elon Musk's X, Meta, CrowdStrike, Wendy's, Google, and Astronomer.
  • He uses these stories as part of his public persona and comedic Twitter presence that led to visibility.
ANECDOTE

Viral Tweet Sparked Network Access

  • Alex tells the viral story of Elon locking himself out of Twitter that launched his shitposting fame.
  • That viral moment drove large engagement and opened networking doors across tech.
ADVICE

Leverage Storytelling To Open Doors

  • Use storytelling and consistent posting to build a powerful network that opens doors to investors and talent.
  • Alex says strong public writing translates directly to fundraising and sales advantages.
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