Eugene Buff

%22I bring 25+ years bridging the gap between innovation and market impact.%22

With deep roots in both academia and industry, I help early and growth-stage companies turn promising technology into commercial success. I%27ve sat on both sides of the table—evaluating hundreds of technologies, brokering major licensing deals, and building entrepreneurship programs at research/academic institutions.

What makes me valuable:

Deal execution experience from Fortune 500 negotiations to startup launches
Real-world teaching - I%27ve trained hundreds of entrepreneurs on customer discovery and market validation
Global networks across US, Israel, and emerging markets
Technical credibility (MD, PhD) combined with business acumen (CLP, RTTP)
Operational leadership - not just advisory, but hands-on program building and execution

Companies that benefit most:

Health tech/biotech startups;
University spinouts needing help with IP strategy, licensing, and corporate partnerships;
Israeli or international companies entering US markets (or vice versa);

Companies struggling with customer discovery and product-market fit
Companies at inflection points - raising Series A, pivoting strategy, or seeking strategic partnerships

Bottom line: I don%27t just advise—I roll up my sleeves to help you execute, make critical introductions, and avoid the common pitfalls that kill promising ventures.