The Uncommon Individual Foundation (UIF) is a non-profit leader in mentor-based learning. UIF helps individuals and organizations become successful by providing subject-matter mentoring in business, education, media, and technology. Founded in 1986 by Dr. Richard E. Caruso, who also founded Integra Life Sciences, the innovators of regenerative medicine. Dr. Caruso attributes his entrepreneurial success to the mentors he encountered throughout his life. UIF is his way of mentoring it forward.