David Plans began his academic career studying artificial intelligence and computer science, using algorithms to investigate the nature of human creativity.He later helped build the first European merger for Open Source startups and has recently helped the UK’s National Health Service deploy the first mobile application to let users self-report in chronic illness. David has started and run several high-Tech startups. His latest venture is BioBeats, where he designs media systems that foster wellness. He has given papers and performances at the European Conference on Artificial Life, IRCAM and the Darwin Symposium, and explores innovation at the University of Surrey.