About Plas.md
Plas.md is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based creative studio focused on developing innovative immersive solutions for health, wellness, and education. We are a mix of engineers, artists, biologists, game designers and storytellers who expertly blend cutting edge technologies with frictionless user experiences to create applications that provide value to our clients and improve the quality of life for our users.
Our Team
Vance Souders, Founder
B.S. Biology Temple University
Experienced and successful producer of serious games, simulation and training software
Clients included DARPA, DoD, NIH, U.S. Army, national medical institutes, school districts and more
Chairman of 2017 I/ITSEC Serious Games Showcase and Challenge
Founder of the Camden Biohacking Group (CBG)
Founder of mobile-game company Firewater Games
Vance is also two-time ultra-marathon runner, three-time rally driver and long-time rock-climber
Yijie 'EJ' Hu, Co-Founder
M.S.E. University of Pennsylvania
M.B.A. Philadelphia University
Engineer-turned-investment-banker with background in both technology and finance
Projects and transactions in industries such as renewable energy, business services, engineering services, consumer goods, industrial and manufacturing
Experienced in valuation, diligence, market analysis, corporate development and business strategy
Michael Leonardi, CPT, Advisor
B.A. University of Maryland
Serial Healthcare Entrepreneur with a focus on Physical Rehabilitation, Fitness and Wellness ventures:
CEU-based programming: Neuro-muscular Control, Therapeutic Exercise and Evaluation methodologies
Physical Therapy, Fitness and Sports Performance devices
Allied Therapy staffing firm for Sub-Acute Hospitals
Integrated Physical Therapy and Wellness Clinics
Dr. Richard Newbold, Advisor
M.S. and M.D. Medical College of Pennsylvania
A.B. Dartmouth College
Founder, Health Sciences Institute
President and Chief Technology Officer, HydroTerRen LLC
Managing Principal, BioSynEnergy LLC
Serial healthcare and renewable entrepreneur and visionary in technology commercialization
Kelly Pounds, Advisor
M.S. University of Central Florida
B.A. University of Central Florida
VP Learning Solutions, IDEAS
Instructional Design expert for Disney University and Hard Rock Café
Extensive experience in game-based instructional design and storytelling
Expert in the development and integration of storytelling with game-based learning