Tiger Buford

About Tiger Buford

Decades of innovating and networking in the orthopedics industry. I know thousands of capable people now.Hire Faster, Hire Smarter.It can be frustrating to specify exactly what the qualifications are for a position, only to have a recruiter send you \"B\" and \"C\" Player candidates. As a retained recruiter, I leverage my vast network and industry connections to fill your key positions with \"A\" Players more quickly. My Insider Search approach uncovers those candidates who have the experience and qualifications to move your business forward, freeing you to focus on managing and growing your business.CEO - “Tiger is an industry expert, an absolute professional, and has been a marksman when it comes to candidates he\'s placed into our company.”Insider Expertise from an Outside ConsultantAs an emerging orthopedic company, defining your go-to-market strategy can be challenging. You may have an innovative product that solves a real patient need, but long before you make your first sale, you need to test your products, garner the right funding, build your team, market segmentation and entry plans, and so much more. My decades of experience from inside the industry can help you determine the steps you need to move from product concept to launch. CEO - “(Tiger) is a consummate and proven value builder in the orthopedic and spine industry….with one of the most extensive networks within the industry, he will accelerate success with those who collaborate with him.”The Honest Voice in our IndustryYou have a lot going on and don’t have time to do endless Internet searches to find the most up to date industry information. The Orthostreams blog delivers invaluable, relevant industry information and honest, insider opinion on what may be coming down the line. The INSIDE ORTHOPEDICS podcast provides the same, forthright industry expertise you can listen to anywhere, anytime.Orthopedics Retained Recruiting Consulting Marketing Strategy

Experience

1. Founder

   Bonechat

   Apr 2023 — Present · US

   BoneChat is a private, subscription-based community tailored for ortho professionals like you who are seeking meaningful and confidential conversations, networking, and access to experts to enhance your business and your career.Three channels for members:1/ Mobile Access: Communicate with members on your Slack app on your phone 24/7.2/ Weekly Zoom Meetups: Attend weekly calls with members every Thursday at 3:00p EST.3/ Physical Meetings: Future meetups. We’re exploring in-person meetups at ortho/spine conferences.

Education

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Physics

  1978 — 1982

• University of Memphis

  BS, Mechanical Engineering

  1982 — 1986