Posts by Justin Starbird
The Future of Proactive Health: Unpacking Althing Clinic’s Award-Winning AIRs System
Get ready for an inspiring journey on this episode of TAG’D: Beyond the Award! Host Justin sits down with Mat Johnson, the visionary CEO of Althing Clinic, to dive into the revolutionary AIRs System. Hear how this 2025 TAG Award winner for MedTech in the Healthcare category is transforming scalable, preventative health and behavioral risk…
Read More2025 TAG Awards for MedTech Fireside Chat with Host Justin Starbird and Guests Tor Alden & Omar Ford
Watch this exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation with two of the inaugural TAG Awards for MedTech judges: Tor Alden, a veteran in medical product design with over 35 years of experience, and Omar Ford, Editorial Director at MD+DI and a respected voice in MedTech journalism. In this candid panel hosted by Justin Starbird, Co-Founder of The TAG…
Read MoreThe TAG Awards Elevate MD&M East, Fueling a New Era of MedTech Innovation and Collaboration
The recent MD&M East event, a long-standing cornerstone for the medical design and manufacturing community, experienced an unprecedented surge of energy and focus with the highly successful debut of the TAG Awards for MedTech. This inaugural awards program significantly enhanced the trade show’s value, transforming it into an even more powerful catalyst for MedTech advancement…
Read MoreCelebrating Perimeter: An Award-Winning Approach to Clearer Margins
In this episode of TAG’D: Beyond the Award, Justin Starbird sits down with Adrian Mendes, CEO of Perimeter Medical Imaging AI, the Top Innovator of the inaugural TAG Awards for MedTech 2025 for Surgical Imaging & AI Integration. At the intersection of AI and real-time surgical decision-making, Perimeter’s OCT System with Image Assist AI is…
Read MoreFrom taboo to transformative: the MedTech innovation that is changing lives
In this episode of TAG’D: Beyond the Award, host Justin Starbird sits down with Asaf Bar, CEO of Vibrant Gastro, to explore the innovation behind their FDA-cleared, drug-free vibrating capsule, a transformative bioelectronic solution for chronic constipation. Affecting more than 39 million Americans, chronic constipation often goes under-addressed due to stigma and a lack of…
Read MoreThe Power of Face-to-Face in a Digital World with Steve Everly
In a world dominated by virtual meetings, social feeds, and on-demand content, it might be tempting to question the value of live, in-person events. But if you’re a business leader looking to spark innovation, build real relationships, and drive meaningful growth, there’s one question worth asking: What’s the ROI of a handshake? It’s…
Read MoreThe Power of being Face-to-Face in a Digital World with Steve Everly
In this episode of TAG’D: Beyond the Award, host Justin Starbird welcomes Steve Everly, Event Director at Informa Markets, to talk about what makes MD&M East more than just a trade show. They dive into the powerful, human element of live events—how shaking hands, exchanging ideas, and nurturing new talent can spark innovation, unexpected partnerships,…
Read MoreThink You’re Not ‘Big Enough’ for an Award? Think Again!
Many small and mid-sized businesses hesitate to apply for industry awards, assuming they’re only for big-name companies with massive budgets and global recognition. But here’s the truth: Innovation, impact, and excellence aren’t measured by company size. At The TAG Awards, we celebrate game-changers—whether you’re a startup with a breakthrough idea, a growing company disrupting your…
Read MoreThink Awards Are Just a Trophy!? Here’s How They Drive Real Business Growth
Customers, investors, and partners are always on the lookout for businesses that stand out as truly innovative and trustworthy. But in a crowded market, earning that recognition can feel like an uphill climb. How do you prove that your company is a leader in its field? Winning an industry award isn’t just about prestige—it’s a…
Read MoreTAG Awards x MD&M East: A Game-Changing Partnership for MedTech Innovators
In the rapidly evolving MedTech industry, visibility can be a key factor in determining whether a breakthrough product takes off or gets lost in the crowd. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between The TAG Awards and MD&M East, one of North America’s largest and most influential medical design and manufacturing…
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