Nodal Brings Ethics and Technology to Surrogacy with Brian Levine

Dr. Brian Levine wears two hats: founder of Nodal and founding partner at CCRM New York. His career began with a passion for genetics, but over time it grew into something bigger, helping families. “I’d have to say, it’s been one of my greatest achievements, having the opportunity to work here and provide care to patients,” he shares.

At Nodal, Levine set out to challenge an industry that was burdening hopeful parents with high fees and long waits. He saw an opportunity to build a transparent, tech‑driven solution that works better for everyone involved.

Key takeaways from our conversation:

Transparency at the core: “We built Nodal so surrogates can state exactly what they’d like to receive, intended parents see that clearly, and we add only a minimal management fee—about 60% lower than the market.”

Revolutionizing timelines: Instead of waiting 9–18 months, Nodal’s process matches surrogates and parents in around 45 days, cutting costs and stress along the way.

Lessons from building: Levine pitched to 83 VC firms in 30 days, choosing partners who understood his mission. “Our model is different, our approach is different, but the technology behind it is the key.”

With Nodal, Levine is reshaping surrogacy into something faster, fairer, and more accessible.

Discover more at nodal.com, or connect with Dr. Levine on Instagram @drbrianlevine, on LinkedIn, or through CCRM New York.