Cal AI & the Rise of the App Mafia: $30M / year run-rate

09/09/2025 39 min

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Join the App Success inner circle → http://skool.com/appsuccessIn this video we're using AppTweak, my favorite ASO tool. Use the promo code "Darius10" to get 10% off any plan. Cal AI is everywhere right now — not just for their explosive growth, but because the founders have started something called the App Mafia with other young indie app builders… and the internet is going crazy. 🚀In this episode of App Smash, we go deep on: • The rise of the App Mafia and why it matters for indie founders • The personal stories of Zach Yadegari and the Cal AI team • How Cal AI is using TikTok for massive growth (with real examples)• Their innovative influencer marketing strategies • Our full breakdown of onboarding, paywall, and pricingWhether you’re an app developer, indie hacker, or just curious about how the next generation of founders is changing the game — this is an episode you don’t want to miss.👉 Subscribe for weekly ASO case studies, app growth hacks, and founder stories.