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Patrick Costello

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Sr. Director, Business Development at Qualcomm
📍 La Mesa, California, United States

As Sr. Director of Business Development at Qualcomm, Patrick Costello spearheads XR and gaming initiatives. He focuses on building strategic partnerships with sports leagues, content studios, and top brands to drive adoption of Qualcomms technology. He holds an MBA from San Diego State University and a BA from the University of San Diego.

Outside of Qualcomm, Patrick is deeply involved in the intersection of technology with sports and entertainment. He serves as a board member for San Diego Sport Innovators and The Advanced Imaging Society, reflecting his passion for applying innovation in these fields. He is married to Kristin Brookins Costello.

In 2024, he co-founded the XR Sports Alliance to accelerate the development and commercialization of immersive XR sports services and fan experiences.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Sr. Director, Business Development
Job Level
Senior
Location
La Mesa, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Patrick shows up

Unexpressive
Process Oriented
Overcautious

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. Being observant comes to them naturally. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Priorities

Topics Patrick cares about

XR in Sports
He is a co-founder of the XR Sports Alliance, aiming to revolutionize how fans engage with sports through immersive experiences and new technology.
Immersive Entertainment
He builds partnerships with film studios and entertainment brands and serves on the board of The Advanced Imaging Society, focusing on next-generation storytelling.
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Career

Work history

2007
Sr. Director, Business Development
Qualcomm
8-2007 - 2013
Director of Business Development
Qualcomm
2-2024
Board Member
San Diego Sport Innovators (SDSI)
8-2019
Board Member
The Advanced Imaging Society
8-2019
Advisory Board Member
Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission
In the press

Media appearances

The future of spatial computing with Qualcomm's Patrick Costello. Featured in Zappar Blog
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Patrick Costello – Qualcomm Speaker at EWTS 2019. Featured in BrainXchange (EWTS 2019)
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Education
1999 - 2001
Masters
San Diego State University
1991 - 1995
BA
University of San Diego
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Red Wing Central High
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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