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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Cal AI’s Zach Yadegari on how to create viral growth and capitalize on it

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Cal AI, co-founded by Zach Yadegari at age 17, achieved over 15 million downloads and $30 million annual revenue with its AI-powered nutrition app before being acquired by MyFitnessPal in 2025. Yadegari discusses how the app leveraged viral growth into lasting success.

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