Cal AI retains about 250 influencers to post monthly content
Zach Yadegari · 18 Year Old Got Paid $2.9m Last Month for New AI Mobile App · Jun 8, 2025 · at 13:56
Zach Yadegari, co-founder of Cal AI, discusses customer acquisition strategies with host Nathan on Top Founders.
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“We have about 250 influencers right now on retainer that are just posting, integrating us into their content monthly.”
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