Posts by Justin Starbird

The goal of cancer surgery is simple: remove the tumor entirely. The reality, however, is often complex, especially in breast-conserving procedures. Across the board, about one in four women must face the pain, anxiety, and cost of returning for a second surgery because not all cancerous tissue was successfully removed the first time. This week…

This week, we sat down on the TAG’D Beyond the Award podcast with Alon Mozes, CEO and Co-founder of Neocis, a true pioneer in the MEDICAL DEVICE CATEGORY of Robotic & Procedural Innovation. Our conversation centers on the YOMI S Dental Robot, a platform radically redefining precision and predictability in dental implant surgery. Alon shares…

Transform your clinic’s workflow and build patient trust When a patient walks into an orthopedic office with a broken ankle, the last thing they should face is a complex, emotionally charged financial conversation. Yet, for years, the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) space, the bracing world, has been plagued by inconsistent and manual price transparency, often…

The Tenacity That Rewrote the Playbook: Recor Medical’s Triumph in Cardiovascular Innovation What happens when a dedicated, small team of MedTech innovators sets its sights on solving one of the most economically burdensome healthcare challenges globally?  They win a TAG Award! Join us as we celebrate Aqua Medical, winner of the TAG Award for Endoscopic…

The Tenacity That Rewrote the Playbook: Recor Medical’s Triumph in Cardiovascular Innovation The road to true innovation is rarely straight, and no one knows this better than the team at Recor Medical. Their recent win of the TAG Award for Cardiovascular Therapeutic Innovation, recognizing the Paradise Ultrasound Renal Denervation System, isn’t just a testament to…

Codonics Triumphs Again: Celebrating the Simple, Transformative Innovation of the Safe Waste System It’s official: Codonics is joining an elite group as a two-time TAG Award winner!  This year, the excitement centers on the Safe Waste System (SWS), recognized in the Healthcare: Medication Safety & Compliance Innovation category. This innovation is a testament to solving…

There’s a buzz you just can’t manufacture. It’s the live energy of a trade show floor where ideas, ambition, and groundbreaking tech collide. We were absolutely thrilled to jump into that energy and launch something special: a new mini-series from our podcast, TAG’D Beyond the Award, called TAG’D Beyond the Booth. A massive thank you…

We welcome back MedTech investor, founder, and two-time TAG Awards judge, Tor Alden.  Drawing on decades of experience in product development and design, Tor shares his unfiltered perspective on what makes a winning medical technology and what sends a promising startup off track in this episode of TAG’D Beyond the Award. Key Takeaways You’ll Hear:…