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Radioposter

Category: Computer Vision

A media technology company pioneering 'Paper-fi,' a medium that uses computer vision to sync immersive, high-fidelity audio soundtracks with physical books in real-time. Radioposter was founded in 2022. The company is led by Casey Fictum. Based in Omaha, USA. Team size: 2-10. Total funding raised: Undisclosed. Latest round: Pre-Seed (Jan 2022). Key investors include ["Casey Fictum (Founder)"].

Founded
2022
Headquarters
Omaha, USA
Team size
2-10
Total funding
Undisclosed

Value proposition

Combines the tactile, screen-free experience of physical books with the immersive depth of digital audio, reducing digital fatigue while enhancing storytelling.

Products and solutions

["Paper-fi (Core technology medium)","Radioposter App (Computer vision engine for audio syncing)","Forest Bathing for Punks (Inaugural Paper-fi book)","Ambient Agents Meltface Typeface (Interactive physical media title)"]

Unique value

Unlike AR or audiobooks, Paper-fi requires no electronics, batteries, or visible QR codes within the book; it uses passive computer vision to 'watch' the reader's progress.

Target customer

Bibliophiles, parents seeking to reduce children's screen time, immersive media enthusiasts, and traditional book publishers.

Industries served

["Publishing","Media & Entertainment","Education Technology (EdTech)","Computer Vision"]

Technology advantage

Proprietary computer vision algorithms capable of recognizing specific page locations to trigger spatial and location-aware audio via smartphones or smart glasses.

How they differentiate

Unlike competitors that rely on voice recognition (Novel Effect) or visible QR codes/AR markers, Radioposter uses passive computer vision to track page progress, requiring no electronics or modifications to the physical book itself.

Main competitors

["Novel Effect","Wonderbly","Artivive"]

Key partnerships

["Vehement Media (PR and Media Distribution)","Independent authors and immersive content creators"]

Notable customers

["Independent Authors","Immersive Media Enthusiasts","Amazon (Retail Partner)"]

Major milestones

["Founded in 2022 by Apple/Google product veteran Casey Fictum","Developed patent-pending computer vision system for page-syncing","Launched 'Paper-fi' medium and Radioposter mobile app","Released inaugural title 'Forest Bathing for Punks' in 2024","Established distribution through major online retailers"]

Growth metrics

Early-stage commercialization with first titles available on Amazon and specialized retailers; patent-pending status for core CV technology.

Market positioning

Niche 'Phygital' media innovator bridging traditional publishing and immersive technology.

Geographic focus

North America

Patents and IP

Patent-pending computer vision system for interactive physical media (disclosed in 2024/2025)

About Casey Fictum

Casey Fictum is a distinguished product leader and immersive technology expert. He currently serves as a Product Manager at Apple (since 2021) and previously spent over three years as a Product Manager at Google (2018–2021). He is the author of the industry-recognized book 'VR UX: Learn VR UX, Storytelling & Design,' and has a background in computer science and digital cinema from DePaul University.

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