PATRICK SEAMAN
Startup Whisperer | Growth Strategist | Tech Visionary
Transforming Innovation into Scalable Success
Advisory ★ Turnaround Expert ★ Market Disruption ★ Leadership ★ Futurist ★ Author
Welcome to Patrick Seaman’s Official Site
Entrepreneur, Author, Strategic Advisor, CEO of SportsBug
With a career at the intersection of technology, media, and entrepreneurship, I’ve helped launch some of the most transformative ventures of the last three decades—from building Broadcast.com into the world’s first large-scale streaming platform, to advising startups through critical inflection points, to leading SportsBug, a company revolutionizing in-stadium audio for live sports.
I’m also the author of Streaming Wars: From Broadcast.com to the Future of Digital Media, a firsthand account of the early streaming era, and the Accipiter War series, a science fiction saga exploring war, survival, and technology in deep space. Through Milstar Books, I publish both original fiction and reprints of essential emergency and tactical manuals. At Milstar Medical, I provide trauma kits and training tools designed for real-world preparedness.
What I Do
- Startup & Turnaround Consulting: I work with early-stage and growth companies to solve hard problems fast—navigating founder transitions, scaling teams, securing partnerships, and building systems that support sustainable growth.
- Streaming Media & Digital Strategy: From content delivery to monetization, I help organizations understand and execute in the rapidly evolving digital media landscape.
- Medical Preparedness & Publishing: Through Milstar Medical and Milstar Books, I develop and distribute practical tools and reference guides for professionals and civilians alike.
Recent Projects
- SportsBug: CEO of a sports tech startup delivering low-latency in-stadium audio streams via mobile.
- Streaming Wars: New nonfiction release tracing the roots and future of digital media. Read the advance copy here.
- Milstar Medical: Retail and events-based provider of trauma kits and emergency tools.
- Milstar Books: Publisher of military manuals, emergency guides, and field-tested knowledge.
Let’s Work Together
If you’re building something bold—whether a tech platform, a product, or a story—I’m always open to good ideas and tough problems.
The audio overview describes Patrick Seaman's "Streaming Wars," an insider's journey chronicling the evolution of digital media from the pioneering days of AudioNet/Broadcast.com to today's global streaming empires, highlighting the technological, business, and cultural shifts, and the persistent challenge of real-time latency in live sports
Available now on Amazon — get your copy of Streaming Wars and explore the untold story of how internet streaming began and where it’s headed.
Streaming’s Content Wars Were a Distraction: Here’s the Real Battle
Streaming's Content Wars Were a Distraction: Here's the Real Battle By Patrick Seaman | CEO @ SportsBug™ | Board Member | Futurist | Author of Streaming Wars Introduction For decades, the media industry operated on a simple principle: content is king. This was one of Mark Cuban’s favorite catch phrases during the broadcast.com days. Studios made shows, networks distributed them, and audiences consumed what was scheduled. The streaming revolution seemed to change everything. Suddenly, viewers had choice, creators had new platforms, and "content wars" dominated headlines. But we've been...
Stadium WiFi: The Hidden Cybersecurity Battlefield in Modern Sports Venues
Stadium WiFi: The Hidden Cybersecurity Battlefield in Modern Sports Venues By Patrick Seaman | CEO @ SportsBug™ | Board Member | Futurist | Author of Streaming Wars and Sherman Swartz, Chief Legal Officer @ SportsBug™ As sports venues embrace digital transformation, stadium WiFi has evolved from a simple fan amenity into a critical infrastructure component—and a significant security liability. The recent Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans highlighted how connectivity decisions can reveal deeper vulnerabilities in sports technology infrastructure, with cybersecurity implications that extend far...
Why Stadium Wi-Fi Keeps Failing and Why SportsBug Took a Smarter Path
By Patrick Seaman | CEO @ SportsBug™ | Board Member | Futurist | Author of Streaming Wars Introduction: Building on the Liability Conversation Following up on our recent article about the cybersecurity and legal vulnerabilities of stadium Wi-Fi, this piece explains why leading carriers like Verizon are now steering fans away from venue Wi-Fi entirely. More importantly, it explores why SportsBug never relied on Wi-Fi in the first place and how that decision has enabled us to deliver secure, real-time stadium experiences without the lag or liability. Stadium Wi-Fi: The Weak Link in Modern...
Microsoft, the Premier League, and the AI Power Play That Will Reshape Sports
Microsoft, the Premier League, and the AI Power Play That Will Reshape Sports By Patrick Seaman | CEO @ SportsBug™ | Board Member | Futurist | Author of Streaming Wars The Premier League's five-year Microsoft Azure AI partnership isn't just another tech deal, it's the opening move in a high-stakes game that will determine who controls the future of global sports entertainment. While headlines focus on "enhancing fan experience," the real story runs deeper: Microsoft is positioning itself as the invisible architect behind how 1.8 billion fans discover, consume, and interact with the world's...
The Streaming Revolution: 44.8% of TV Viewing in 2025
The Streaming Revolution: 44.8% of TV Viewing in 2025 By Patrick SeamanCEO @ SportsBug™ | Board Member & Advisor | Futurist | Author This month, we witnessed a milestone that was both inevitable and shocking: streaming platforms claimed 44.8% of total TV viewing time, finally surpassing the combined viewership of broadcast (20.1%) and cable (24.1%) for the first time ever. This is up from less than 1% in the year 2000. But here’s what the numbers don’t tell you. It’s not just about market share. It’s about the complete transformation of how we consume, create, and monetize media. We’re...
Streaming’s Next Leap: Roku, Sky, and SportsBug Redefine Media’s Future
Streaming's Next Leap: Roku, Sky, and SportsBug Redefine Media's Future By Patrick SeamanCEO @ SportsBug™ | Board Member & Advisor | Futurist | Author The streaming world is shifting—again. This past week alone, several key moves signaled how the next generation of streaming media will be defined. These developments, when viewed together, show a convergence of smarter advertising, data-driven targeting, and performance-grade infrastructure. Legacy broadcasters are regaining their footing. Tech giants are scaling personalization. And agile startups like SportsBug are challenging...
From Auto-Highlights to AI Coaches: How Tech Giants Are Rewiring Sports for the Next Generation
From Auto-Highlights to AI Coaches: How Tech Giants Are Rewiring Sports for the Next Generation By Patrick SeamanCEO @ SportsBug™ | Board Member & Advisor | Futurist | Author The way we consume and interact with sports is fundamentally changing. Two major developments this June. YouTube's launch of AI-powered highlight generation and Apple's strategic acquisition of Scout AI, signal a broader transformation where artificial intelligence is reshaping both fan engagement and athletic performance. These aren't isolated tech experiments. They represent a coordinated shift toward...
The Sports Revolution Nobody Saw Coming: How Streaming Is Dismantling a Century-Old Media Empire
The Sports Revolution Nobody Saw Coming: How Streaming Is Dismantling a Century-Old Media Empire By Patrick SeamanCEO @ SportsBug™ | Board Member & Advisor | Futurist | Author The sports media landscape isn't just evolving—it's being torn down and rebuilt from the ground up. What we're witnessing isn't gradual change; it's the systematic dismantling of a broadcast monopoly that has controlled how, when, and where we consume sports for nearly a century. Three seemingly disconnected stories from this past week reveal the true scope of this transformation. Together, they paint a picture of...
Prime Video’s NASCAR Debut: A Strategic Shift Towards Younger Audiences
Prime Video's NASCAR Debut: A Strategic Shift Towards Younger Audiences By Patrick SeamanCEO @ SportsBug™ | Board Member & Advisor | Futurist | Author Amazon Prime Video's exclusive broadcast of the Coca-Cola 600 on May 26th represents more than just another streaming experiment. It signals a fundamental shift in how traditional sports properties are reimagining their relationship with audiences, particularly the elusive younger demographics that have been steadily migrating away from linear television. The numbers tell a compelling story. Prime Video's debut NASCAR broadcast drew an...
The Next Generation of Sports Might Look a Lot More Like a Video Game
The Next Generation of Sports Might Look a Lot More Like a Video Game By Patrick SeamanCEO @ SportsBug | Board Member & Advisor | Futurist | Author While most of the sports world debates streaming rights, NIL deals, and what the NBA might do with Amazon, a revolutionary form of competition is quietly emerging: one that could fundamentally reshape how younger generations engage with athletics. Phygital sports, the innovative fusion of physical competition and digital gaming, are capturing global attention. January's Phygital Games USA qualifier event demonstrated that this movement has...
Cricket Pushes India’s JioStar Within Striking Distance of Netflix Numbers
Cricket Pushes India’s JioStar Within Striking Distance of Netflix Numbers Patrick Seaman CEO @ SportsBug™ | Board Member & Advisor | Futurist | Author May 26, 2025 While most eyes in U.S. streaming focus on the next NFL deal or NBA rights auction, something massive is happening halfway around the world. India’s JioStar, formed through a joint venture between Disney and Reliance, is closing in on Netflix’s global subscriber base. The reason? Cricket. According to the Financial Times, JioStar has surged to 280 million users, driven almost entirely by digital rights to the Indian Premier...