19-Year-Old’s AI Health Startup Projects $30M Revenue—VCs Salivate Like It’s 2021 Again
Move over, seasoned founders—this teen’s AI-powered health platform just landed a $30 million revenue forecast. The kicker? They haven’t even filed for FDA clearance yet.
From Dorm Room to Due Diligence
Sources say the startup’s algorithm cuts diagnosis times by 40%, bypassing traditional healthcare bottlenecks. Early backers include crypto angels repurposing their ’dry powder’ from last cycle’s NFT losses.
The Cynical Take
Wall Street analysts whisper about ’valuation gymnastics’—but when did that ever stop a good hype train? Meanwhile, hospitals still run on fax machines.
Beyond meal tracking, Cal AI functions as a fitness tracker. Users can log workout details, and using generative AI, the app estimates calories burned and updates daily totals.
In addition to its user-friendly interface, Cal AI’s $30 annual subscription gives it a competitive edge in a crowded marketplace.
Indeed, Cal AI is among a growing number of AI-powered fitness and calorie-tracking apps. Others include SnapCalorie, ParrotPal, Dr. Cal, and Calorie Deficit Tracker.
For those hesitant to download another app, AI models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Anthropic’s Claude, and Google’s Gemini can also provide insights into food and exercise.
However, because such models don’t retain memory across sessions, their long-term use for tracking progress may be limited.
As for Yadegari, with millions of downloads and millions in revenue, he remains determined to pursue higher education.
“We are all individuals, but we are also part of something larger,” he wrote. “Through college, I will contribute to and grow within that large whole, empowering me to leave an even greater lasting, positive impact on the world.”
Edited by Sebastian Sinclair
