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This is a public resource, developed by Beaten Zone Venture Partners (BZV) as part of TAK-HACK 2026, in collaboration with the Queensland Government, to help ADF members and Veterans build their knowledge and skills in areas such as entrepreneurship, innovation, and transferable business skills for the defence sector.

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Learn, build and take your next step

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A free, practical 9-part learning series for ADF members and veterans exploring entrepreneurship, transferable skills, finance, networking, security, technology and hackathon preparation.

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9 sessions

Watch in your own time

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Around 45 minutes

Practical presentations

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Free to access

Videos, slides and notes

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Delivered by: Beaten Zone Venture Partners (BZV): TAK-HACK 2026 Education Series Sponsored by: Queensland Government Format: Recorded webinars for self-paced learning

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Ready to begin? Start with Session 1 below, or use the contents menu to jump directly to a topic.

Recordings are also available on the BZV YouTube channel.

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01 ยท Innovation Decoded: Founder Lessons for Success

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Session 1: Innovation Decoded- Founder Lessons for Success

Presenter: Shane "Buzz" Sarlin, Buzzworks


02 ยท From the Uniform to the Boardroom

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Session 2: From the Uniform to the Boardroom