TAG'D: Beyond The Award
TAG'D: Beyond The Award
Podcast Description
Welcome to TAG'D: Beyond the Award, the podcast that celebrates innovation, excellence, and leadership. Each episode dives into the inspiring stories behind the nominees and winners of The TAG Awards, uncovering the breakthroughs, challenges, and triumphs that define their journey. Whether it’s cutting-edge technology, transformative products, or visionary leadership, we’re here to explore what it means to stand out and shape the future of your industry. Let’s go beyond the award and into the heart of innovation. Here is your host, Justin Starbird.
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The podcast focuses on topics like MedTech innovation, leadership excellence, and the TAG Awards process, with episodes featuring insights on human factors engineering in medical devices, the role of strategic partnerships in healthcare, and the evaluation criteria judges consider for awards. Specific episodes discuss the importance of innovation and the value of recognition, as shared by guests such as Rick Curtis and Dr. MaryBeth Privitera.
Welcome to TAG’D: Beyond the Award, the podcast that celebrates innovation, excellence, and leadership. Each episode dives into the inspiring stories behind the nominees and winners of The TAG Awards, uncovering the breakthroughs, challenges, and triumphs that define their journey. Whether it’s cutting-edge technology, transformative products, or visionary leadership, we’re here to explore what it means to stand out and shape the future of your industry. Let’s go beyond the award and into the heart of innovation. Here is your host, Justin Starbird.
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, and real business growth!
Whether you're a veteran exhibitor, a first-time attendee, or someone looking to bring your team to the floor, this conversation explores the true ROI of being present.
Steve shares why in-person touchpoints matter more than ever, how MD&M is evolving to meet the moment, and why the inaugural TAG Awards will make this year's event even more special.
🎯 What you'll learn in this episode:
- Why 11 to 20 digital touches can't replace a single handshake
- How live events foster mentorship, growth, and meaningful partnerships
- The behind-the-scenes strategy of keeping MD&M East fresh and future-focused
- What inspired The Aebli Group’s journey into the MedTech space
- Why the TAG Awards are a milestone moment at this year’s show
- What’s in store for attendees this May in New York City
📅 Don’t miss MD&M East, May 20–22 at the Javits Center in NYC.
Experience the energy, the innovation, and the people that make this event so special. Come connect, collaborate, and celebrate with industry leaders—and don’t forget to check out the TAG Awards!
🎧 Tune in and discover how events drive visibility, validation, and velocity for bold new ideas.
👉 Learn more and register: www.mdmeast.com
📬 Questions? Reach out to Steve directly: [email protected]
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