Zach yadegari shares lessons on viral growth at techcrunch disrupt 2026

Zach Yadegari, co-founder of Cal AI, will discuss how his app achieved viral success and sustained growth at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Launched in high school, Cal AI, an AI-powered nutrition app, reached 15 million downloads and $30 million in annual revenue before Yadegari turned 20. The app was acquired by MyFitnessPal in December 2025, retaining its team and operations. Yadegari’s journey includes founding Totally Science, a gaming platform with 5 million users during the pandemic, which he sold for six figures at 16. At Disrupt, he will share insights on leveraging viral growth and turning it into long-term company success. The event, running October 13–15 in San Francisco, features over 200 sessions and 10,000 attendees. Tickets are available until September 25, with discounts for early purchases. Yadegari’s talk is part of a broader lineup at Disrupt, which also includes announcements from Anthropic, Meta, and other tech firms. The event offers networking opportunities for founders, investors, and startups. With a focus on innovation and growth, Disrupt aims to connect builders with resources and insights to drive future tech advancements.