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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will feature Cal AI's Zach Yadegari discussing how he built a viral AI nutrition app that was acquired by MyFitnessPal before turning 20.
Dropbox founder Drew Houston shares the two-step solution to the cold start problem: make a great product that solves user problems, then create viral growth mechanics like referral programs and shared folders.
YouTube founder Chad Hurley recounts how the ability to embed videos for free, inspired by PayPal's payment button strategy, drove YouTube's explosive growth. The article highlights the 'come for the tool, stay for the network' strategy advocated by a16z partner Chris Dixon.