IWP Launches "Insure 80" — An Ownership-First Financing Platform That Lets Creators Keep Their IP
or too long, creators have faced an impossible tradeoff: give up ownership of their work in exchange for access to capital. IWP is changing that equation entirely.
Itibari-Waynne & Partners (IWP) is introducing a new structured financing platform and digital ecosystem built to help creators tell their stories, create jobs, and generate measurable economic impact — without giving up ownership. The centerpiece is "Insure 80," a project-based financing model where up to 80% of a production loan can be supported through layered credit enhancements including insurance-backed protections, state and federal incentives, and other structured risk tools. globenewswire
For too long, creators have faced an impossible tradeoff: give up ownership of their work in exchange for access to capital. IWP is changing that equation entirely.
Itibari-Waynne & Partners (IWP) is introducing a new structured financing platform and digital ecosystem built to help creators tell their stories, create jobs, and generate measurable economic impact — without giving up ownership. The centerpiece is "Insure 80," a project-based financing model where up to 80% of a production loan can be supported through layered credit enhancements including insurance-backed protections, state and federal incentives, and other structured risk tools. globenewswire
Qualifying projects must demonstrate repayment sources equal to at least 130% of total debt service, and each deal is structured with layered protection designed to insure up to 100% of the production budget. To streamline the process, IWP has built a proprietary digital deal room — a centralized portal that handles project-to-financier matching and expands into a full ecosystem of repayment sources, credit enhancements, production resources, and services. globenewswire
IWP developed the program alongside California policy and economic development leaders, with plans for an in-state pilot launch in fall 2026 and a nationwide rollout in 2027. globenewswire
As IWP Managing Partner and President Itibari "Zulu" puts it: "Our mission is simple: bring stories to life without forcing creators to give up what they build." globenewswire
This launch marks a defining moment for IWP — cementing its position as the leading Agentic Financing Platform for the creator economy, where ownership, transparency, and sustainable revenue aren't ideals, they're the structure.
IWP and QCI Bring Live Streaming Technology to the Legacy Celebration at the Maritime Museum of San Diego
IWP is proud to partner with Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) and The Indigo Collective to power the live streaming experience for the Legacy Celebration — an immersive, multi-ship event taking place at the historic Maritime Museum of San Diego.
IWP is proud to partner with Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) and The Indigo Collective to power the live streaming experience for the Legacy Celebration — an immersive, multi-ship event taking place at the historic Maritime Museum of San Diego.
The invitation-only event, held in conjunction with the Indian Gaming Association Tradeshow & Convention (March 31 – April 2, San Diego), activates five historic vessels — including the iconic Star of India — through live performances, interactive storytelling, and site-specific production featuring over 52 artists from San Diego's local creative community.
Through IWP's VYRE platform, select scheduled performances will be live streamed, extending the experience beyond on-site attendees and connecting remote audiences in real time. The broadcast represents a milestone in hybrid physical-digital entertainment — blending live performance, spatial design, and real-time streaming infrastructure into a single connected experience.
Performers include the Sappfire Girls, Daring Greatly, NuVibz, North Shanty Co., the San Diego Harp Society, W1SE TRIBE, and more.
This collaboration reflects IWP's core mission: empowering live experiences to reach wider audiences through innovative streaming technology.
IWP and QCI Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Live Entertainment Access Across Tribal Gaming and Entertainment Venues
IWP is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) — a leader in applied AI and real-time decision intelligence for the gaming and hospitality industries — to bring world-class live entertainment access to tribal casinos and large-scale entertainment venues across the country.
IWP is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) — a leader in applied AI and real-time decision intelligence for the gaming and hospitality industries — to bring world-class live entertainment access to tribal casinos and large-scale entertainment venues across the country.
The partnership gives QCI access to IWP's Studio Network, including VYRE — IWP's AVOD streaming platform — ensuring creators retain control of their work while reaching wider audiences and unlocking new revenue opportunities. Glamtainment
At the heart of the collaboration is a shared belief in creator ownership and sustainable revenue models. As Bruce Waynne, Founder and CEO of IWP, put it: "Creators are small businesses, and they deserve to be treated that way." The Manila Times
Both QCI and IWP leadership are alumni of Nor-Cal Financial Development Corporation (Nor-Cal FDC), reflecting a shared foundation in small business growth, access to capital, and long-term economic development across California's tribal and entertainment economies. GlobeNewswire
This partnership marks a major step forward in IWP's mission to democratize access to live entertainment — connecting venues, creators, and audiences through technology built for the modern entertainment economy.
IWP and QCI Complete Live Entertainment Streaming Pilot at Pala Casino
IWP is proud to announce the successful completion of a live entertainment streaming pilot at Pala Casino in partnership with Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) — marking the first real-world deployment under the QCI–IWP strategic partnership.
IWP is proud to announce the successful completion of a live entertainment streaming pilot at Pala Casino in partnership with Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) — marking the first real-world deployment under the QCI–IWP strategic partnership.
Completed in under one week, the pilot enabled live performances to stream directly inside the Pala Casino player app, allowing guests across the gaming floor to view real-time entertainment taking place elsewhere on property. The Manila Times
The deployment served as the first live implementation of Live-House — a new entertainment infrastructure vertical developed by QCI and IWP. Live-House securely streams performances within the property, integrates sponsors, and transforms live events into evergreen media inventory designed to support recurring advertising revenue. GlobeNewswire
The results demonstrate what's possible when AI-driven operations meet live entertainment infrastructure. Additional integrations across tribal gaming and large-scale entertainment venues are planned as part of QCI's broader "Fun Economy" initiative, unifying entertainment, technology, and data into a connected ecosystem for operators, creators, and guests. GlobeNewswire
For IWP, this pilot is proof of concept — and a preview of what's coming next.