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.
Official website: https://radioposter.com/