About Seaton

Here is a simple snapshot of Seaton's life:

Born in Weston, Massachusetts, Seaton displayed entrepreneurial instincts early, selling snacks and pencils to classmates. At age 13, on October 26, 1969, his family embarked on a transformative 5-year sailing voyage around the world aboard the Merry Maiden.

His passion for adventure took shape through surfing experiences that began in Hawaii and extended across the Marquesas, Tahiti, Samoa, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, South Africa, and the Caribbean. Following this, he founded a cruising adventure business, captaining voyages from Salem, Massachusetts to Brisbane, Australia, and later to Seattle, Washington.

Entrepreneurial ventures continued with the creation of a mobile boat repair business, the sale of alternative energy heat pumps, and the establishment of a manufacturing facility dedicated to solar energy heat pumps. His innovative spirit led to the invention of the world’s first refrigerant recovery machine, gaining widespread media attention, including coverage in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Entrepreneur Magazine.

In recognition of his pioneering efforts, Governor Bill Clinton visited during his first primary campaign for president. His expertise in environmental protection later led him to serve as a consultant for the United Nations, where he created environmental programs for Zimbabwe and Seychelles.

He also ventured into the tech world, building a semantic search engine designed to provide children with a safe online exploration environment. His dedication to innovation is reflected in the issuance of four patents for a groundbreaking data access system. As a web consultant, he has helped numerous startups navigate the digital landscape.

After a 20-year restoration project, he brought the 1946 wooden ketch, Merry Maiden, back to life. In 2009, he founded SURF Incubator, a space for fostering startups, and successfully steered the business through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Currently, he is working on two meaningful side projects: a mobile phone application designed for the blind and a website aimed at supporting refugees.