# 4x Neurotech AI Founder w/ $650M+ Exits Shares PMF & Fundraising | Agentic EP 09

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Podcast: [Agentic](https://stenobird.com/podcast/agentic-7102051)
Published: 2025-02-07T23:26:43+00:00
Episode link: https://untapped.ventures/
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For years, $7.2B in U.S. government-backed neuroperformance research sat untouched—proven cognitive enhancements with no commercial application.David Bach saw the gap. Optios is bridging classified IP with market demand, transforming military-grade neuroscience into real-world performance gains.The upside? Monumental. The imbalance? Even bigger.We dive into:• how declassified DOD research is unlocking a new frontier in neurotech• the hidden psychology behind winning investor buy-in• what $600M+ in exits taught him about product-market fitConnect with us here:1. David Bach:https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-bach-md-0b81b29/2. George Bandarian:https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgebandarian/3. Untapped Ventures:https://www.linkedin.com/company/untappedventures00:00 Trailer01:20 Introduction01:46 David Bach04:46 Journey to Harvard10:26 Founding Optios16:08 Tech Transfer and Market Research22:09 The Future of Neuro-Performance28:33 Key Lessons for Founders33:34 Fundraising Insights37:29 Closing Thoughts

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