ABOUT THIS EPISODE
🚀 Where defence innovation meets investment!
S03E42 | Steve Baxter – TAK HACK 26 and Reveille 26: Two key events for investors and innovators run by Beaten Zone Venture Capital
Steve Baxter is an Australian Army veteran, entrepreneur, investor and the Founder of Beaten Zone Venture Capital—an early-stage investment firm supporting Australian companies building sovereign defence capability and helping them enter the US market.
In this episode, Steve introduces two upcoming events designed to strengthen Australia’s defence innovation and investment ecosystem.
💡 TAK HACK 26 is a three-day hackathon bringing together technical specialists, operators and people interested in defence technology. Participants form teams, develop ideas and build practical solutions using the Tactical Awareness Kit platform. It’s an opportunity to collaborate, test ideas and meet potential future teammates.
📅 14–16 August 2026
📍 The Precinct, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
💰 Reveille 26 is a one-day conference created to help investors and capital allocators better understand the opportunities within Australia’s defence sector. It brings together Australian and international investors, successful defence businesses and industry leaders to explore how capital can support innovation, sovereign capability and commercial growth.
📅 9 September 2026
📍 Sofitel Gold Coast
Steve also shares insights into entering the US defence market, why Australian defence businesses remain underrepresented among investors, and the importance of combining commercial success with a genuine commitment to Australia’s national capability.
A timely conversation for innovators, founders and investors looking to better understand Australia’s growing defence technology sector.
🌐 Learn more:
👉 https://beatenzone.vc
👉 https://reveille2026.com
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