Jack Neel Podcast Mobile App Expert: How to Print Money With AI, Make Viral Apps, and Retire Before College
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Apr 20, 2025 
Zach Yadegari, the 18-year-old founder of the popular calorie tracking app Cal AI, shares his entrepreneurial journey from creating a school gaming hub to making millions. He reveals secrets to crafting viral apps and the transformative role of AI in health tech. Zach discusses influencer marketing strategies and the challenges of maintaining user engagement. The conversation emphasizes the balance of academic goals and business success, alongside innovative ideas like a humorous AI roast app, reflecting on the future of technology and entrepreneurship.
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Teen Builds Successful Game Hub
- Zach created Totally Science, an unblocked games website for students during COVID, starting in 8th grade.
- It grew to 5 million users and was sold for $100,000 in his junior year of high school.
Launch App With Aha Moment
- Focus on an "aha moment" feature that's eye-catching and valuable when building an app.
- Build a simple MVP around that feature, launch quickly, then scale using targeted influencer marketing.
Marketing Shapes User Demographic
- Cal AI’s main user demographic is males aged 15 to 25 engaging in fitness content.
- This reflects their targeted marketing using fitness influencers popular in that age and gender group.