Saeed Talari

Acting Chief Executive Officer

Leading the development and commercialization of Neura's groundbreaking Machine Command platform — a Pre-Execution Authorization system for Artificial Intelligence. In an era of rapidly proliferating autonomous systems, Neura addresses the critical question every enterprise must answer: What AI is allowed to run, and under what conditions?

NEURA controls AI inference, machine actions, and autonomous systems through enterprise governance, policy enforcement, and complete audit trails. The platform provides the infrastructure layer that sits between AI models and real-world execution — ensuring every machine decision is authorized, compliant, and traceable. Neura AI serves as the Edge Inference Cloud — the Control System for a World of Robots — enabling enterprises to deploy AI at scale while maintaining full sovereign control over what their machines do.

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Founded and leading DDAT Holdings — a company architecting the infrastructure for the Agentic Economy, where machines execute capital decisions and autonomous agents manage enterprise workflows. DDAT fuses enterprise control with sovereign capital, operating at the intersection of execution and accumulation.

The company's flagship offering is a Bitcoin Treasury and AI Automation Platform that powers the machine economy through NEURA, providing the operating platform for machine execution and capital flows. DDAT Holdings maintains a disciplined digital asset treasury strategy while building the rails that allow enterprises to deploy AI agents backed by real economic resources and full governance controls.

Managing Director

Operates as a technology-focused family office combining the strategic elements of a hedge fund with the hands-on approach of a venture capital firm. Through Talari Industries, Saeed Talari incubates and develops cutting-edge technology companies across both private and public sectors — identifying transformative opportunities at the earliest stages and providing the capital, technical guidance, and operational leadership needed to bring them to market.

Leveraging deep startup experience and a formal background in electrical engineering and computer science, Saeed personally evaluates and informs key technical investments, with a focus on adaptability within fast-paced, high-growth technology environments. The firm's portfolio has spanned blockchain, AI, IoT, smart grid, biotech, pharmaceutical technology, and enterprise software — consistently investing ahead of mainstream adoption curves.

CEO, Chief Executive Officer

Spearheaded a blockchain-focused investment consulting and advisory firm providing strategic guidance, advisory services, and seed investments through private funders to early-stage Web3 projects globally. Under Sam Talari's leadership, BlockScience identified and invested in Web3-related applications, layer 1 and layer 2 blockchain protocols, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), blockchain gaming, oracle networks, and metaverse companies — building a diversified portfolio across the most consequential sectors of the decentralized economy.

Conducted extensive research into emerging blockchain trends to support executives and entrepreneurs in making informed technology and investment decisions. Developed a proprietary investment thesis with a 5-to-10-year horizon, focusing on layer 1 protocols, layer 2 scaling solutions, blockchain gaming platforms, and the RPC (Remote Procedure Call) infrastructure layer of the Web3 stack.

CEO, Chief Executive Officer

Led daily operations for an agricultural technology (agritech) company developed through five years of intensive research and development on sophisticated secure communication protocols, sensors, and devices. Under Saeed Talari's leadership, Nuvus Corp successfully innovated the industry's sole secure, automated, active modular communication sensors and devices — integrated with big data analytics and active controls for major agricultural providers.

The company delivered a complete, end-to-end technology stack for indoor agriculture with the mission of dramatically improving yield, efficiency, and profitability for growers. Saeed designed the strategic plan outlining company goals, financial projections, marketing plans, and operational procedures, while specifying the exit strategy for initial founders and investors via Initial Public Offering.

Chairman

Delivered superior governance and strategic direction for a premier, award-winning developer and manufacturer of analytical tools and products. CB Scientific specialized in the development of advanced detection technology for THC in blood, urine, and food products, as well as cannabinoids (CBD) for medical patients, caregivers, government agencies, and law enforcement organizations globally. Under Sam Talari's chairmanship, the company was transformed from concept into a market-leading analytical device manufacturer with international reach.

Provided the strategic vision for product development, leveraging his engineering background and proven track record of strategic thinking to develop both hardware and software processes for medical devices. Oversaw the marketing and sales team to execute go-to-market campaigns, and personally showcased products at major industry trade shows. Specified the exit strategy for initial founders and investors through public offering.

Chairman & CEO, Chief Executive Officer

Founded and self-funded Infrax Systems, initially as a fiber optics company before strategically migrating into the emerging smart grid sector — recognizing the industry's transformative potential years before mainstream adoption. Recruited and hired a management team with deep experience in the telecommunications and utility industries to execute the smart grid design vision.

Served simultaneously as chief architect and finance executive — driving product design while providing the funding and financial infrastructure to support rapid development. Managed financial analysis, proforma modeling, financial needs tracking, and all public company processes. Cultivated strategic partnerships with venture capital firms and equity providers to acquire financing and identify acquisition opportunities that strengthened the company's technology portfolio and market position.

Founder & Investor

Founded and developed a leading-edge integrated secure communications and sensor management system that became a precursor to today's widely utilized Internet of Things (IoT) technological stack. Introduced the Secure Intelligent Devices (SID) platform — a secure smart sensor-of-everything platform built on proprietary software developed by scientists at Corning Labs.

The platform integrated three critical capabilities into a single system: a communications transport management system, device and data security management, and secure intelligent devices and sensors. Designed, developed, and produced the first-of-its-kind Smart Meters for power companies through a strategic collaboration with ITRON, utilizing the company's Secure Network Interface Card (SNIC). Managed millions of miles of fiber optic infrastructure globally. Provided exit strategy through M&A.

Co-Chairman

Co-chaired a biopharmaceutical company and its subsidiaries, which engaged in the discovery, development, and commercialization of cannabinoid-based medicines. Concentrated focus on commercial drug delivery systems and methods, research and development for various illnesses and conditions, and immune enhancement strategies. Saeed Talari's role encompassed strategic governance, recruiting top scientific talent, and overseeing the patent development pipeline.

President

Orchestrated the strategic acquisition of Lockwood Technology for Infrax Systems, then transformed its sales operations to dramatically expand revenue and market presence. The company specialized in asset tracking software and asset management solutions. Saeed formulated software upgrade paths and assessed viability for migration to web-based and cloud-based versions — recognizing early that SaaS delivery would become the industry standard.

Assessed the company's adaptability into the emerging mobile payment market through Near Field Communication (NFC) and big data technologies. Evaluated human resources, projected financial analysis and proforma, and built strategic relationships with Value-Added Resellers (VARs) and equity providers. Led competitive analysis, identified acquisition targets, evaluated financial performance, and negotiated purchase terms, regulatory approvals, and ownership transfers.

Founder & President — Earlier Ventures

Sam Talari's entrepreneurial journey began in the mid-1980s with the founding of three successive companies, each sold through successful private transactions: