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Cal AI’s 19-year-old founder just raised $10M for his new AI startup
TechCrunch AI•Julie Bort•8 October 2026
AI Campus Editorial
The Essential Briefing
Zach Yadegari, the 19-year-old co-founder of the Cal AI calorie tracking app, has successfully raised $10 million for his new startup focused on developing a personal AI agent. This new venture aims to compete with existing players like Instinct, Muse, and Bee in the burgeoning personal AI market.
Why It Matters for Students & Builders
This funding round highlights the growing interest and investment in personal AI technologies, which could lead to innovative solutions for users. For students and developers, this represents an opportunity to explore new applications in the AI space.