importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-09-24T14:30:00Z

Strategies for Achieving Viral Growth and Sustaining Momentum in AI Startups

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Cal AI's founder Zach Yadegari discusses strategies for achieving viral growth through AI-powered nutrition app development and converting rapid user acquisition into sustainable business growth. The talk highlights lessons from scaling a startup to 15 million downloads and $30M annual revenue before being acquired by MyFitnessPal.

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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