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CaliVision x OpenWav

Investors & Backers:

  • Connect Ventures (creator economy specialists).

  • Warner Music Group.

  • Goodwater Capital, Soma Capital, SuperScrypt, Dragonfly, Galaxy Interactive, Animoca Brands.

Notable Users & Results:

  • Kevin Woo (ex‑U‑Kiss, Netflix K‑Pop Demon Hunters): Generated $25k in 1 hour from custom phone cases, 2,000 VIP tickets sold for Koreatown event.

  • Wyclef Jean as Chief Music Officer; early adopters via 88rising network.

  • Partnerships: Loud House JV for on‑demand merch (apparel, collectibles, wellness); integrates 130+ tracks from distributors.

Core Features: Central Control Station for stores, events, content, fan data; AI tools for album art/product design; global fulfillment (200+ factories, 30+ countries); direct payouts via PayPal.

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How OpenWav Supports CaliVision Ecosystem

OpenWav powers CaliVision’s direct monetization layer, letting members launch merch, tickets, and exclusive content without inventory risk or platform cuts—keeping 80%+ revenue while feeding fan data back into radio and content strategies. It syncs with RADIOPUSHERS’ branding and LOOKHU’s streaming for a closed loop: grow fans → own data → sell direct → stream on TV.

Immediate Artist Benefits:

  • Setup storefront in minutes; AI designs merch from your art.

  • On‑demand production (no upfront costs).

  • Fan analytics for targeted radio pushes and events.

  • Sponsored livestreams: Live performance and freestyle sessions with real‑time fan tipping, chat, and direct merch drops—perfect for raw, unscripted studio vibes or intimate acoustic sets.

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Events Exclusivity

All CaliVision and CaliPapi events; performances, showcases, and artist experiences, are exclusively hosted through OpenWav, from ticket sales to live streams and merch. This includes SXSW artist calls and future West Coast festivals.

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Recent SXSW 2026 News (Jaeson Ma Updates):
At SXSW Austin (March 14–17, 2026), Jaeson Ma hosted VISION:8291, a 4‑day cultural experience blending music education, tech, and leadership. Key updates: expanded event ticketing, deeper distributor integrations (130+ tracks), and AI tools for global merch scaling; positioning OpenWav as the “operating system for fan commerce.”

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Why This Partnership Excites Us:
OpenWav embodies the symbolic West Coast lifestyle; direct, innovative, fan‑first, and built for scale. It aligns perfectly with San Diego’s creator energy: own your art, connect raw with fans, and build legacy plays that last beyond streams. CaliVision + OpenWav is the infrastructure independents need now.

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Meet OpenWav
CEO Jaeson Ma

Life Summary: Born in the U.S. to Korean immigrant parents, Jaeson Ma (JMA) was a youth pastor and missionary who planted 200+ campus church movements worldwide before entering entertainment. Ordained in 2004 under Harvest International Ministries, he authored The Blueprint on missional communities.

Career:

  • Early (2000s): Missionary work at UCLA/San Jose State; transitioned to music/tech.

  • 2012: Founded East West Ventures (EWV), a talent/brand strategy firm (HTC portfolio company).

  • 2015–2017: Co‑founded 88rising, exploding Asian music globally (Keith Ape, Rich Brian, Joji); secured WPP investment.

  • 2017: Co‑founded Stampede Ventures with Greg Silverman (CBS Studios deal, Anderson Paak’s K‑POPS!).

  • 2020: Chairman/Co‑founder EST Media Holdings (EST Studios, Eastern Standard Times, OP3N NFT platform); $100M Culture Catalyst with Avalanche.

  • 2025: Co‑founded OpenWav with Wyclef Jean (fan commerce app).

Achievements:

  • Advised/raised $1B+ in deals (Triller, Dark Horse Comics acquisition, Proxima Media JV).

  • Strategic advisor: Triller (brokered Tyson vs. Jones Jr.), Tencent Music, CAA Caravan Digital Studios.

  • Variety 500, Milken Institute Young Leaders Circle member.

  • SXSW 2026: Hosted VISION:8291 (4‑day music/tech experience with Troy Carter, DAWA).

  • Investor: Musical.ly/TikTok, Axie Infinity founders, Yield Guild Games.

CaliVision Context: Ma’s East‑West fusion, creator ownership focus (88rising to OpenWav), and events expertise make him the perfect partner for CaliVision’s West Coast indie ecosystem—bridging radio/content with fan commerce for legacy builds.

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