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When it came to Cal AI’s viral success, a small army of influencers paid off

Publisher description: The company generated over $30 million in revenue in two years and was acquired by MyFitness for an undisclosed amount of money in March.

TechCrunch | Oct 15, 2026 | Lucas Ropek

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Zach Yadegari has enjoyed an immense amount of success for someone who only recently graduated from high school. Founder of the AI-fueled calorie tracking app Cal AI, Yadegari is only 19, but his company has rocketed to viral fame over the past two years. Earlier this month, Yadegari also launched Persona, a new AI agent startup that has already raised $10 million.

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