This 19-Year-Old Founder Just Raised $10 Million to Build an AI Assistant You Can Wear

Physical devices designed to channel AI have hit a rough patch. But Zach Yadegari has big plans for a new wristband.

BY AARON MOK, STAFF REPORTER

Zach Yadegari became a millionaire at 18 after selling his company, Cal AI, an AI calorie tracking tool that generated $40 million in revenue within a 12-month period. Now 19, the Miami-based entrepreneur is back with a new venture called Persona, an AI assistant and wristband that can complete tasks on a user’s behalf. Investors are taking notice.

On Thursday, Persona announced it has raised $10 million in fresh funds, led by Vine Ventures, Cory Levy, and Collective Global, with participation from WHOOP and Eight Sleep. The CEO and founder says........

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