Podcast

In this episode of TAG’D: Beyond the Award, host Justin Starbird sits down with Mike Kolberg, VP and General Manager of Codonics—an award-winning MedTech company redefining medication safety in hospitals. Fresh off their 2025 TAG Award win, Mike shares how Codonics’ Safe Label System is preventing medication errors in the OR, why listening to clinicians…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

The TAG Awards are here, and we’re thrilled to introduce one of our esteemed judges—Omar Ford, Editor-in-Chief at MD+DI! In this special episode of TAG’D: Beyond the Award Podcast, host Justin Starbird sits down with Omar to discuss his incredible career in journalism, his passion for MedTech innovation, and why he’s excited to be part…

In the latest episode of TAG’D: Beyond the Award, host Justin Starbird welcomes a longtime friend and industry leader, Rick Curtis, Principal of LAMM Dynamics Group, to the TAG Awards judging panel. Rick’s career spans over two decades in the MedTech space, where he has played a pivotal role in strategic investments, M&A, and the…

In this episode of TAG’D: Beyond the Award, host Justin Starbird welcomes Dr. MaryBeth Privitera, a renowned expert in human factors engineering and medical device innovation. As a professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati and Principal of Design and Human Factors at SentiAR, MaryBeth offers a unique perspective on bridging industry and…

In this episode of TAG’D: Beyond the Award, we welcome Tor Alden, a prominent leader in the MedTech and healthcare innovation industries! Not only is Tor a trailblazer in healthcare, but he also serves as a distinguished judge for the inaugural TAG Awards, an event that recognizes groundbreaking achievements in MedTech.  In this episode, Tor…

In this episode, we dive deep into the TAG Awards, an exclusive recognition for the most innovative companies in the MedTech space. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a startup, or a seasoned professional in the healthcare industry, this episode is packed with valuable insights that can elevate your MedTech journey. We’re proud to have Rick Greenwald,…