Lauren Berson-Sugarman: Founder and CEO at Conceive

Dear Twentysomething

Apr 23, 2025•52 min•Season 4Ep. 131

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Episode description

This week, we chat with Lauren Berson-Sugarman!

Lauren Berson is an executive turned entrepreneur with 20 years of experience building brands, products, and communities across a diverse set of industries.

Lauren is the founder and CEO of Conceive, a digital health platform aiming to change fertility outcomes and experiences through community, evidence-based education, and coaching. Her focus on this problem and intention behind the company is deeply personal. She welcomed her daughter into the world after three challenging years filled with heartbreak, misinformation, and failed treatment. Conceive is the solution she wished she had.

Prior to Conceive, Lauren was VP, Global Head of Strategy and M&A at WW (formerly Weight Watchers), a Senior Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), and Strategic Product Partnerships lead at Google. Lauren is an active angel investor and advisor. She also serves as a board member for the JCCA, a child welfare agency in NYC.

Lauren Berson: @LaurenBerson

Conceive: @conceive

Erica Wenger: @erica_wenger

Dear Twentysomething: @deartwentysomething

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