Veteran Business Community Podcast

In this episode, we chat with Steve Baxter—Army veteran, serial tech entrepreneur, and investor behind Beaten Zone Venture Partners, a fund focused on backing early-stage Australian sovereign Defence tech.

Steve unpacks the upcoming Beaten Zone TAK-HACK happening in Brisbane this August, what it’s all about, who it’s for, and why it’s more than just a Defence tech pitch fest. We talk veteran innovation, defence capability, and the collision of military discipline and entrepreneurial energy.

💡 Whether you're a veteran, founder, or technologist—this is your call to lean in, show up, and help shape the future of Australia's sovereign defence ecosystem.

🔗 Connect with Steve: LinkedIn
 🌐 Explore Beaten Zone: beatenzone.vc
🌐 Beaten Zone TAK-HACK: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beaten-zone-tak-hack/posts/?feedView=all
 🌐 Join the VBC Community: veteranbc.com/join-our-community

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What is Veteran Business Community Podcast?

There are many lessons business can learn from the military and your host Pete Liston is going to share exactly what he learnt in the Australian Army that has allowed him to create and build multiple 7 figure businesses. Pete will be joined by guests who have also transitioned from military to entrepreneurship and are keen to share their stories.