Eric Buda

Eric Buda currently serves as the Director of New Venture Development at Kansas State University, focusing on initiatives that aid K-State startups in commercializing intellectual property and fostering growth. Prior to this role, Eric was the Sr. Corporate Partnership Manager at Plug and Play Tech Center, where the position involved connecting business challenges to innovative startup solutions. Eric's extensive background in athletic development includes significant positions at West Virginia University and K-State Athletics, where responsibilities encompassed overseeing development operations and enhancing revenue through donations and events. Earlier experience includes roles as Development Coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Graduate Assistant with the University of Oklahoma's Sooner Club, contributing to substantial fundraising efforts. Eric holds a B.S. in Sport Administration from the University of Louisville and an M.Ed. in Intercollegiate Athletic Administration from the University of Oklahoma.