Persona raises $10M for personal AI assistant and wearable band

On October 10, 2026, Kivo Daily reported that Cal AI co-founder Zach Yadegari has launched Persona, a personal AI assistant startup that has raised $10 million in funding. The round was led by Vine Ventures with participation from Cory Levy and Collective Global, and Persona plans a $179 wearable band to complement its messaging-based assistant.