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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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