17 Mar 2025
1h 13m

The high schooler making $20M a year

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My First Million

This podcast interviews Zach Yadegari, an 18-year-old who built a $20 million annual revenue app, CalAI, a calorie-counting app using AI image recognition, in just 10 months. The interview covers his journey, including his previous venture (a game-unblocking website), his marketing strategy using influencer collaborations, and his future plans. Zach reveals his initial funding came from selling his first app and emphasizes the importance of identifying an "aha moment" for marketing purposes. Listeners gain insights into the rapid growth of AI-powered apps, influencer marketing strategies, and the mindset of a highly successful young entrepreneur.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction and CalAI Overview

Part 2: Success Analysis and Funding

Part 3: Future Vision and Inspiration

Part 4: Challenges and Advice

Part 5: Personal Reflections and Future Outlook

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