Lauren Makler on Changing the Conception Narrative Through a Tech-Enabled Fertility Ecosystem, on Dear Foundher…

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Published August 11, 2023

“Rejection is protection. And it means that something better is coming. So don't let the rejections get you down. Let them hurt for a few minutes and then move on," says Lauren Makler, Co-founder, and CEO of Cofertility.

Discover the remarkable journey of Cofertility, a pioneering platform in the fertility space that has been making waves since its launch in October. Join Lauren Makler, the co-founder and CEO, as she shares the incredible growth and success of the business. With tens of thousands of women applying to their innovative “Split or Keep” egg freezing program and thousands of intended parents exploring potential donors, Cofertility is transforming the landscape of egg freezing and third-party reproduction. Gain insights into their effective fundraising strategies and learn valuable tips for founders seeking capital. Today’s episode takes a deep dive into the platform's emphasis on creating a supportive community and judgment-free space for donors and parents, while looking ahead to Cofertility's vision of reducing the stigma around fertility treatments and becoming a transformative force in the industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • Conducting surveys to gauge interest and validate your idea can lead to valuable insights.

  • Understanding your target audience and meeting them where they are is crucial for higher conversion rates.

  • Building a supportive community fosters engagement and referrals.

  • Believing in yourself is essential to attracting investors and building confidence.

  • Collaborating with others and leveraging your network enhances your entrepreneurial journey.

Quotes:

  • "We're not only addressing the women who need to freeze their eggs, we're also addressing the women who will be egg donors." (00:35 | Lauren Makler)

  • Tens of thousands of women apply to our program to either be part of our split or keep program. We've had thousands of intended parents create accounts and come check out the donors that we have. We make matches all the time, and it is the best feeling in the world.” (27:10 | Lauren Makler)

  • "You have to believe that you are worthy of investing in for someone to invest in you." (30:30 | Lauren Makler)

  • Don’t do it alone. My husband and I do this thing, we call it career pooling where we pool our skills together to bring out the best in each other.” (39:16 | Lauren Makler)

Lauren Makler, Co-Founder of Cofertility

About Lauren Makler:

Lauren Makler is the Co-founder and CEO of Cofertility. She previously founded Uber Health, a product that enables healthcare organizations to leverage Uber’s massive driver network in improving healthcare outcomes through patient transportation and healthcare delivery. Under Lauren’s leadership, the business helped millions of patients get to the care they needed. Prior to that, Lauren spent the early years at Uber launching the core business throughout the east coast and led the company’s first experiments in healthcare, national on demand flu shot campaigns. Lauren’s winding road of a fertility journey led her to believe that everyone should have the opportunity to freeze their eggs –and that the egg donation experience should be made more positive and human-centered for everyone involved. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their miracle baby girl.

To learn more about Lauren, visit:

https://www.instagram.com/laurenmakler/

https://www.instagram.com/cofertility/

https://www.instagram.com/freezebyco/

https://www.instagram.com/familybyco/

About the Podcast Host:

To learn more about Lindsay Pinchuk visit her website (Lindsay Pinchuk).

About Dear FoundHer…:

Dear FoundHer... is a weekly letter to female entrepreneurs to inspire, motivate and provide actionable tips for success through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful founders and entrepreneurs who have paved the way. Hosted by award-winning entrepreneur, Lindsay Pinchuk, each week she picks the brains of some of her closest contacts, offering them the chance to share their teachable moments as well as business, marketing, content, social media tips and more! Your journey as a founder is the ride of a lifetime, some come on in and join us!

Listen to, or watch, the full podcast interview by Lindsay Pinchuk with Lauren Makler on your preferred podcast channel.

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