# mike macdonald (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover mike macdonald. Page: Feed: --- ## [Want to know what Jeff Bezos brings to Liverpool FC? Study Amazon’s Leadership Principles](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/want-to-know-what-jeff-bezos-brings-to-liverpool-fc-study-amazons-leadership-principles/) _2026-08-19 · John Cook · Sports Tech - GeekWire_ GeekWire co-founder John Cook talks with The Redmen TV about Jeff Bezos’ new ownership stake in Liverpool FC, his first major foray into global sports ownership, and what his business philosophy could mean for one of the world’s most storied soccer clubs. Read More ## [Don’t pass on new ‘Hard Knocks’ episode: Seahawks QB is a ‘geek’ on the science of throwing a football](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/dont-pass-on-new-hard-knocks-episode-seahawks-qb-is-a-geek-on-the-science-of-throwing-a-football/) _2026-08-12 · Kurt Schlosser · Sports Tech - GeekWire_ Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold is an NFL leader when it comes to "spin rate," a measurement of rotations of a football while it's in flight that helps produce a tighter spiral. Read More ## [Seahawks buyer Vinod Khosla punts back to team management when it comes to Lumen Field turf talk](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/seahawks-buyer-vinod-khosla-punts-back-to-team-management-when-it-comes-to-lumen-field-turf-talk/) _2026-08-11 · Kurt Schlosser · Sports Tech - GeekWire_ When asked directly whether he’d swap Lumen Field's artificial turf for real grass, the billionaire venture capitalist made it clear he intends to leave groundskeeping decisions to the team's front office. Read More ## [What to know about Vinod Khosla, the Silicon Valley legend whose family is buying the Seahawks](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/what-to-know-about-vinod-khosla-the-silicon-valley-legend-whose-family-is-buying-the-seahawks/) _2026-07-12 · Todd Bishop · Sports Tech - GeekWire_ He's obsessive about talent, fiercely loyal to the leaders he picks, and relentless when told no. Here's what Vinod Khosla's four decades in tech and investing tell us about how the venture capitalist and his family are likely to approach owning the Seahawks. Read More ## [Data vs. gut instinct: Seahawks coach leans into analytics to support, not drive, in-game decisions](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/data-vs-gut-instinct-seahawks-coach-leans-into-analytics-to-support-not-drive-in-game-decisions/) _2026-07-10 · Kurt Schlosser · Sports Tech - GeekWire_ "You don't have to do what the numbers say," Mike Macdonald said, adding that variables such as how a game is going, the feel for your own team, and gut instinct can all cancel out data suggestions. Read More ## [The drive to make a better golf app: Former pro athlete bets big on ‘Barkie’ and AI as a caddie](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/the-drive-to-make-a-better-golf-app-former-pro-athlete-bets-big-on-barkie-and-ai-as-a-caddie/) _2026-07-08 · Kurt Schlosser · Sports Tech - GeekWire_ Dane Renkert is co-founder and CEO of the Bellingham, Wash.-based startup that's building an app that tracks scores by voice alone, settles betting games automatically, and never requires a golfer to look down at a screen. Read More ## [Seahawks partner with Accenture to revamp team’s tech capabilities and boost fan engagement](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/seahawks-partner-with-accenture-to-revamp-teams-tech-capabilities-and-boost-fan-engagement/) _2026-06-24 · Kurt Schlosser · Sports Tech - GeekWire_ The deal pairs one of the world's largest technology consulting firms with the NFL's reigning Super Bowl champions, with Accenture bringing data and AI capabilities to bear on the franchise's business operations and fan engagement. Read More ## [A sports power play for Melinda French Gates as she takes minority stake in Seattle Kraken hockey team](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/melinda-french-gates-takes-minority-stake-in-seattle-kraken-hockey-team/) _2026-06-01 · Kurt Schlosser · Sports Tech - GeekWire_ French Gates called herself "a big believer in the power of sports" and said that after many years of "cheering on Seattle from the sidelines," she's excited "to have an even deeper connection to the Seattle sports community." Read More ## [Report: Boston Celtics investors set to bid on Seahawks](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/report-boston-celtics-investors-set-to-bid-on-seahawks/) _2026-05-07 · Kurt Schlosser · Sports Tech - GeekWire_ Wyc Grousbeck and Aditya Mittal are reportedly submitting a letter of interest to the Paul G. Allen estate for the NFL team. Read More ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/a2BuR58KEFK0) _2026-05-07 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [Seattle-area tech vets buy a cricket team — in Boston — to further feed the sport’s talent pipeline](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/seattle-area-tech-vets-buy-a-cricket-team-in-boston-to-further-feed-the-sports-talent-pipeline/) _2026-05-06 · Kurt Schlosser · Sports Tech - GeekWire_ The five co-owners of the newly acquired New England Eagles, a Minor League Cricket franchise, are all based in the Pacific Northwest and have combined leadership experience at Microsoft, Zuper, T-Mobile, Capital One, and Bee Talent Solutions. Read More