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Jaeson Ma

Investor

Founder and GP at East West Ventures EWV

Los Angeles, California

Writes $100K – $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M

About

Serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist operating at the intersection of entertainment, media, and technology. Founder of East West Ventures and Chairman and Co-Founder of EST Media Holdings. Recognized on the Variety 500 list in 2022, 2023, and 2024 for influential leadership in global media. Also serves as General Partner at CAA Caravan Digital Studios and Venture Partner at Goodwater Capital.

Experience

  1. EST Media Holdings, Inc.Chairman / Co-Foundercurrent2020 β€” presentGlobal
  2. OpenWavChief Executive Officercurrent2021 β€” presentGlobal
  3. East West Ventures EWVFoundercurrent2012 β€” presentGreater Los Angeles Area
  4. Caravan Digital StudiosGeneral Partnercurrent2020 β€” presentVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  5. Goodwater CapitalVenture Partnercurrent2015 β€” presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  6. ZASH Global Media and EntertainmentCo-Foundercurrent2021 β€” presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  7. Milken InstituteYoung Leaders Circlecurrent2018 β€” present
  8. 88RISINGCo-Foundercurrent2015 β€” present
  9. StampedeCo-Foundercurrent2018 β€” presentWest Hollywood, California
  10. TrillerStrategic Advisor2019 β€” 2023Los Angeles, California

Education

  1. Fuller Theological SeminaryMaster of Arts (MA), Global Leadership2005 β€” 2009

Skills & more

Entertainment99Film99Motivational Speaking34Entrepreneurship99Digital Media99Television99Social Media99Video Production21Public Relations18Pastoral7Event Planning14Public Speaking84
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Languages Cantonese Β· English

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Jaeson Ma work?
Jaeson Ma is Founder and GP at East West Ventures EWV.
What check size does Jaeson Ma write?
Jaeson Ma typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Founder mafias

Milkeninstitute mafia8

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

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Goodwater Capital mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

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Same school

Also attended Fuller Theological Seminary4

Oriana Li HalevyInvestor at Sand Hill AngelsScott KellyMarketing Partner at 7BC Venture CapitalTom LeydorfGovernment Contracting Advisor at Cortado VenturesPhil ChenFounding Partner, Presence Capital at Race Capital

Shared employers

Also worked at Caravan Digital Studios1

Lauren RinkeyVenture Partner at Springdale Ventures

Also worked at Milken Institute57

Solomon HailuPartner at March Capital PartnersJeff WeinsteinPartner at FJ LabsDavid BorcsokPartner at Mucker CapitalJessica PouleurPartner at Openspace VenturesJaclyn SeowSpecialist Advisor, ESG & Impact at Openspace VenturesZachary CefarattiVenture Partner at Draper Associates

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Also worked at 88RISING2

Phil ChenFounding Partner, Presence Capital at Race CapitalMarcel TanFounder at Tusk

Also worked at Stampede2

David LiuInvestor at EPIC VENTURESCarl Lynn AdamsInvestor at University Venture