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Neurofeedback for ADHD: Training Attention, Willpower, and the Prefrontal Cortex


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Ofer Lidsky spent over 30 years optimizing digital systems. Cybersecurity. Software architecture. Databases. He got very good at making computers run better.


Then he realized something. The most powerful, complex, and under-optimized computer in existence is not a server. It is the human brain.


So he pivoted. He founded Excellent Brain in 2015. Now he helps people train their brains using neurofeedback technology. Focus. Emotional regulation. Mental clarity. He works with clinics, educators, and individuals who want to upgrade their internal operating system. His platform has expanded globally across 20 countries and recently launched a clinical-grade Android ecosystem.


In 2026, Excellent Brain was recognized as the "Best Neurofeedback for ADHD Platform" at the GHP Global Health & Pharma Global Excellence Awards.


Ofer is a member of the Forbes Technology Council, a frequent speaker on neurotechnology and leadership, and the inventor of several technology patents.


He is a rare combination. Tech founder. Neuroscience researcher. High-performance mentor. He speaks the language of science and AI, but he uses it to help people actually feel better and perform better.


In this episode, we talk about:


· What made him pivot from cybersecurity to the human brain

· What neurofeedback actually is and how it works

· How neurofeedback can help manage ADHD symptoms like inattention and impulsivity

· The role of dopamine and the prefrontal cortex in ADHD

· Why neurofeedback is considered a level-one effective treatment

· The difference between biofeedback and neurofeedback

· Where neurotechnology is heading in the next five to ten years

· How AI is accelerating our understanding of cognitive performance

· What it takes to build a B2B tech company that scales globally

· Why brain training may become as essential as physical fitness


Ofer is not hype. He is not fake. He is a real engineer who found a new mission. If your brain feels scattered, unfocused, or like it's working against you, this episode will change how you think about what's possible.


Connect with Ofer:


Website: excellent-brain.com

Forbes: forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/people/oferlidsky

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/oferlidsky


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