TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Cal AI’s Zach Yadegari on how to create viral growth and capitalize on it
Zach Yadegari joins the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to share how he capitalized on viral growth. Save up to $200 before September 25. Save 50% on a second pass.
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Zach Yadegari, who co-founded an AI-powered nutrition app while still in high school, will speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 about how to create and capitalize on viral growth. His app achieved more than 15 million downloads and generated over $30 million in annual revenue before being acquired by MyFitnessPal, demonstrating rapid success in a consumer app market. The talk will address both how products find massive audiences quickly and how to convert that viral attention into lasting user retention and sustainable business growth. This is relevant for founders seeking to understand what separates temporary viral moments from durable, long-term company building.
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