Zach Yadegari co-founded Cal AI at 17, reaching 15 million downloads and $30 million in annual revenue before his 20th birthday. The company was acquired by MyFitnessPal in December 2025. Yadegari will discuss these metrics at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
How Cal AI grew so fast
The app uses image recognition and depth sensors to calculate calories, protein, carbs, and fat from a single photo. This was not Yadegari’s first venture. At 16, he sold Totally Science, a gaming platform with over 5 million users, for six figures during the pandemic. Cal AI moved even quicker, generating revenue in less than two years.
MyFitnessPal kept the seven-person team intact and left Yadegari in charge. He will explain how the company turned breakout attention into durable retention. The talk focuses on building in a distribution-driven market where products find massive audiences quickly.
Event details and ticket pricing
Tickets are available until September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Early buyers can save up to $200. A colleague can join for 50% off on select ticket types.
Yadegari’s session is one of 200+ sessions across six industry stages. TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 runs October 13–15 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Over 10,000 founders, investors, operators and tech leaders are expected to attend. There will be 250+ speakers, roundtables and breakouts, alongside 300+ exhibiting startups.
Matchmaking, dealmaking and networking allow founders to connect with investors, potential customers, partners and other builders facing similar challenges.
What it means
The event offers a chance to hear from someone who has navigated the transition from rapid user acquisition to long-term business stability. Securing a pass by the deadline ensures access to this conversation and the associated savings.
