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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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About This Series

9 episode series of free, 45-minute webinars covering entrepreneurship, transferable skills, capital, networking, security, technology, and hackathon preparation for ADF members and Veterans.

Delivered live, made available here and on YouTube for self-paced learning.

Delivered by: Beaten Zone Venture Partners (BZV), TAK-HACK 2026 Education Series

Sponsored by: Queensland Government

Format: Roughly 45-minute live webinar with presentations

Videos, slides and session notes are available on this page. Recordings are also uploaded to the BZV YouTube Channel



Session 1: Innovation Decoded: Founder Lessons for Success

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Session 1: Innovation Decoded- Founder Lessons for Success

Presenter: Shane "Buzz" Sarlin, Buzzworks


Session 2: From the Uniform to Boardroom, Translating Military Skills into Civilian & Business Value