Author: Tiger Buford

We have all seen virga, but you may not know the word. Virga is rain that doesn’t reach the ground.  In other words, virga doesn’t reach its destination. The word virga is derived from Latin meaning “twig” or “branch”. ...

Forget about your resume.  Today, LinkedIn is your resume!    Your LinkedIn profile is your most important personification. Your LinkedIn profile can lead you to your next great job or… make you invisible. It’s that...

Every day, I watch orthopedic companies try to look successful with lame press releases. In social circles, this is called peacocking. The best orthopedics companies are on fast trajectories and do not waste time on flashy...

A Board member recently asked for my opinion on hiring a technical person as CEO for an orthopedic startup.  After I thought about it, my advice was… “Don’t do it!  Don’t hire a technical CEO for your orthopedic...

(guest article written by Brian McLaughlin, Amplify, Inc.)  The History of AM in Orthopedics The use of Additive Manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, has been used in Orthopedics for many years, from companies such as Pipeline...