Jaeson Ma — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Current CEO at OpenWav (since 2021) and Chairman/Co-founder at EST Media Holdings (since 2020).
Founder of East West Ventures (since 2012), an investment firm bridging Eastern and Western markets.
Co-founder of 88rising (2015) and Stampede Ventures (2017), a digital media and music label and a Hollywood production studio, respectively.
Serves as a Venture Partner at Goodwater Capital (since 2015), focusing on consumer technology investments.
Facilitated over $1 billion in capital raised and advised on transactions throughout his career.
Featured on the 2022 and 2023 Variety 500 index, recognizing influential global media leaders.
Holds a Master of Arts in Global Leadership and Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary.

Biography

Jaeson Ma is an American serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and media executive. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of OpenWav, a position he has held since 2021. Since 2020, he has also been the Chairman and Co-founder of EST Media Holdings, Inc., a broadcast media production and distribution company that oversees ventures including EST Studios, Eastern Standard Times, and OP3N.