Sarah Steinle

Allow me to introduce you to the phenomenon that is Sarah Steinle, she’s the real deal in the fertility tech world. So, she jumped into the startup scene with Legacy, a YC batch S19 company, and honestly, she’s crushing it. But her story’s more than just starting a company, it’s about passion, making a difference, and not taking bullshit for an answer.

Sarah’s background? Super diverse but totally connected. She went to Middlebury College, studied Psych, so she’s always been into understanding people, what makes them tick, what they need. Then she got a health coaching cert from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, so she’s got that deep health and wellness vibe going. Before jumping into startups full-on, she spent four years in sales at a FinTech startup in NYC. That’s where she learned how to talk to people, sell ideas, and hustle hard.

Her career took a turn when she worked at Extend Fertility, helping women preserve their fertility and managing patient experience. She saw firsthand how tough and confusing fertility stuff can be. That’s where she realized, wait, why is fertility still seen as just a women’s issue? There’s a whole lot of guys out there who wanna get tested, freeze their sperm, and be proactive. That’s the lightbulb moment for Legacy.

So in 2019, she co-founded Legacy, which is all about making sperm testing and freezing easy and accessible. They’re backed by YC, which is a big deal, and they’ve raised serious funding. But what’s dope is that Legacy isn’t just about tech, it’s about changing the story around fertility. Sarah’s about breaking down the stigma, empowering men to take control of their reproductive health. She’s been VP of Client Experience there, making sure folks get the help they need without BS, which shows she’s all about real human impact.

What’s crazy is her process shows she’s all about solving real problems, not just chasing fame or quick wins. She’s been in finance, healthcare, and tech, all the while staying true to her core, helping people and making complex things simple. Her story’s a reminder that starting something isn’t just about the tech or the money, it’s about passion, understanding what’s broken, and fixing it with heart.

Bottom line? Sarah Steinle is a force, someone who saw a problem, jumped into the trenches, and is pushing the whole industry forward. She’s proving that fertility tech can be inclusive, accessible, and all about empowering people. No cap, she’s one of those founders who’s gonna leave a real mark.