Ep 52: A better way to pay for IVF
Today, we’re joined by Angela Rastegar, Co-Founder and CEO of Sunfish [https://www.joinsunfish.com/] (www.joinsunfish.com [http://www.joinsunfish.com]), a fertility fintech company focused on making family building more financially accessible and a lot less overwhelming.
We talk about the surprising and hidden costs of IVF, and how the financial side of fertility care can feel just as overwhelming as the treatments themselves. Angela shares how Sunfish is helping patients navigate their options more clearly, including those using donor eggs or sperm, surrogacy, reciprocal IVF, and increasingly, people looking to freeze their eggs.
We also get into what shifts when you don’t have to carry all of that financial stress alone, and how better tools and guidance can make the entire experience feel more manageable.
We know you’ll appreciate this conversation with Angela as much as we did. If you’re comfortable sharing, we’d love to hear how the financial side of IVF or fertility care has impacted your own journey — drop your thoughts in the comments below. x
About Angela Rastegar:
Angela Rastegar is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sunfish, a fertility fintech company focused on making family building financially accessible and predictable. Angela brings a rare combination of venture capital fluency, healthcare operating experience, and deeply personal “lived experience” to the fertility space. She previously founded and exited two companies and served as a venture capital investor at Village Capital, focusing on early stage health tech and fintech businesses.
Angela holds a BA in Human Biology and an MBA from Stanford University. Her commitment is deeply personal: she has navigated her own fertility journey, which solidified her belief that everyone deserves a “Family Planning Advisor”. She is now a leading voice on how data autonomy and financial innovation can democratize reproductive rights. She resides in Los Angeles with her family, continuing her own journey while helping thousands of others start theirs.
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About Sunfish:
Sunfish is a trusted guide for anyone navigating IVF, surrogacy, egg/sperm donation, or fertility preservation. They help self-pay IVF patients with transparent pricing, bundled discounts, and a partial money-back guarantee.
Sunfish provides personalized financial plans using proprietary software to estimate costs for each Program. If actual costs exceed projections, eligible patients may receive a partial refund under program terms. Sunfish is not a medical provider. Terms and conditions apply.
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Resources:
💰 Sunfish financial planning calculator [https://www.joinsunfish.com/ivf-financial-planning]: https://www.joinsunfish.com/ivf-financial-planning [https://www.joinsunfish.com/ivf-financial-planning]
💰 Database of grants and discounts for fertility care [https://www.joinsunfish.com/grants]: https://www.joinsunfish.com/grants [https://www.joinsunfish.com/grants]
🥚 **Newly launched egg freezing packages [https://www.joinsunfish.com/success-program/egg-freezing]: https://www.joinsunfish.com/success-program/egg-freezing [https://www.joinsunfish.com/success-program/egg-freezing]
Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/joinsunfish/] (@joinsunfish)https://www.instagram.com/joinsunfish/ [https://www.instagram.com/joinsunfish/]
The FriedEggs Podcast is hosted and produced by Kayti Christian and Amy Salke.
Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.
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