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SUMMARY:Virtual Breach Point: US DoD Market Access with John Thomas
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nVirtual Breach Point is a digital event series hosted by Beaten Zone Venture Partners exploring defence technology\, sovereign capability and pathways into global defence markets. \nThis session focuses on navigating the United States defence ecosystem and understanding how Australian defence technology companies can build strategic relationships\, engage with stakeholders and enter the US market. \n  \nFeatured Speaker \nJohn Thomas advises defence and technology companies on navigating the United States defence ecosystem and positioning for success in the world’s largest defence market. Drawing on extensive experience across defence\, policy and industry\, he works with founders\, operators and investors seeking to understand acquisition pathways\, engage with end users and build a pathway into the US market. \nHis work focuses on helping companies navigate complex stakeholder environments\, identify opportunities within the US defence ecosystem and develop practical strategies for long-term growth. John brings a practical perspective on market entry\, customer engagement and operating within the United States defence sector. \n  \nDiscussion Themes \n\nUnderstanding the United States defence innovation ecosystem\nPractical pathways into the US Department of War ecosystem\nAcquisition pathways and engaging with end users\nPolicy\, regulatory and compliance considerations\nBuilding relationships across government\, industry and strategic capital\nPositioning Australian defence and dual-use technologies for US growth\nCommon mistakes companies make when entering the US market\nDefence innovation\, venture capital and strategic growth pathways\n\n  \nAbout Breach Point \nBreach Point is a Beaten Zone Venture Partners event series connecting founders\, operators\, investors and defence stakeholders through discussions focused on emerging capability\, sovereign capability and global market access. \n  \nPlease register using this link – https://bit.ly/3QglJal
URL:https://www.beatenzone.vc/event/virtual-breach-point-us-dod-market-access-with-john-thomas/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Breach Point: US DoD Market Access with Catherine Bair
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nVirtual Breach Point is a digital event series hosted by Beaten Zone Venture Partners exploring defence technology\, sovereign capability and pathways into global defence markets. \nThis session focused on navigating the United States defence ecosystem and understanding how Australian defence technology companies can build strategic relationships\, engage with investors and enter the US market. \n  \nFeatured Speaker \nDr. Catherine Bair \nDr Catherine Bair is a US national security and defence innovation specialist with deep experience across government\, venture capital\, emerging technology and the defence industrial base. She works at the intersection of defence capability\, private capital and strategic technology\, supporting companies\, investors and government stakeholders navigating the evolving US national security ecosystem. Her experience spans defence innovation\, dual-use technology commercilisation\, ecosystem development and strengthening pathways between allied nations\, industry and government. \n  \nDiscussion Themes \n\nThe evolving US defence innovation ecosystem\nNavigating the US national security and defence market\nOpportunities for Australian defence and dual-use technology companies\nBuilding trusted relationships across government\, industry and capital\nEmerging technology priorities shaping defence investment\nStrengthening Australia-US collaboration in national security innovation\n\n  \nAbout Breach Point \nBreach Point is a Beaten Zone Venture Partners event series connecting founders\, operators\, investors and defence stakeholders through discussions focused on emerging capability\, sovereign capability and global market access. \n  \nPlease register using this link – https://bit.ly/43py0vV
URL:https://www.beatenzone.vc/event/virtual-breach-point-us-dod-market-access-with-catherine-bair/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Breach Point: US DoD Market Access with Heather Richman
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker \nHeather Richman \nHeather Richman is a US defence market specialist with extensive experience across national security\, strategic engagement and defence innovation ecosystems. \nHeather has worked closely with founders\, investors and defence stakeholders navigating pathways into the US defence market and broader national security landscape. \n  \nDiscussion Themes \n\nBuilding defence investor networks\nNavigating AUKUS-related opportunities\nUnderstanding key defence decision-makers\nRelationship-building within the defence ecosystem\nEngaging with national security stakeholders\nPositioning Australian capability for US market entry\n\n  \nAbout Breach Point \nBreach Point is a Beaten Zone Venture Partners event series connecting founders\, operators\, investors and defence stakeholders through discussions focused on emerging capability\, sovereign capability and global market access.
URL:https://www.beatenzone.vc/event/virtual-breach-point-us-dod-market-access-with-heather-richman/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Breach Point: US DoD Market Access with Sean Singleton
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nVirtual Breach Point is a digital event series hosted by Beaten Zone Venture Partners exploring defence technology\, sovereign capability\, and pathways into global defence markets. \nThis session focused on navigating the United States Department of Defense ecosystem and scaling Australian defence technology into the world’s largest defence market. \n  \nFeatured Speaker \nSean Singleton \nSean Singleton is Beaten Zone Venture Partners’ US Venture Partner who brings more than 20 years of experience across defence\, national security\, and strategic advisory environments. \nA former US Air Force Special Agent and Air Force Academy graduate\, Sean has worked closely with government\, defence\, and commercial stakeholders\, navigating the US defence ecosystem. \n  \nDiscussion Themes \n\nEntering the US defence market\nProcurement and integration pathways\nBuilding defence ecosystem relationships\nMarket-entry timelines and expectations\nPositioning Australian technology for US adoption\n\n  \nAbout Breach Point \nBreach Point is a Beaten Zone Venture Partners event series connecting founders\, operators\, investors and defence stakeholders through discussions focused on emerging capability\, national security and global market access.
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SUMMARY:2025 Breach Point | US DoD Market Access Panel - Tips and Guidance
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, November 5th \nTime: 1200-1400hrs \nLocation: Meeting Room 3.5\, Level 3\, ICC Sydney \n  \nCome join us for an informative session about entering the US Defence market as part of the official IndoPac 2025 Program \nA panel discussion with: \nSteve Baxter from Beaten Zone Ventures \nJoin us to talk about the various ways\, pitfalls\, traps and success paths into the US DoD market. \nSean Singleton from Beaten Zone Ventures\nJudd McCann – Ocebile\nLeslie Babich – SOFWERX\nMathew Cantagallo – Austrade\nCatherine Bair – Bair Trax \n  \nThe US DoD budget is ~US$870B compared to ~US$32B for the Australian DoD budget. The United States is the largest sole Allied market and a vast amount of opportunity exists within the US for small and innovative Australian companies. Ultimately\, by selling to the US and being successful there\, what you are doing will benefit the ADF through the adoption and integration of Australian technologies into the US Military. The US has more than 12\,000 taxation jurisdictions and is a free market economy with very little in common to our home market\, but the prize is worth the effort. \nThis session is all about sharing how to start to think about this market\, the terminology\, organisations\, timeframes\, methods and more about success in the US. \n  \nGrab a free ticket at Eventbrite here*: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1393706978089 \n  \n*You must be a registered IndoPac delegate to attend this Breach Point Panel \nTo Register to attend IndoPac please register via the official website\, we cannot guarantee whether you will be approved by the organisers of IndoPac. \nTo Register for IndoPac 2025\, click here: Home | Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition
URL:https://www.beatenzone.vc/event/2025-breach-point-us-dod-market-access-panel-tips-and-guidance/
LOCATION:ICC Sydney\, 14 Darling Dr\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Breach Point: US DoD Market Access Panel – Melbourne (Land Forces 24)
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday September 11th 2024 (2pm – 4pm)\nLocation: TBA via email to attendees (due to security reasons)\nMelbourne\, VIC \n  \nCasual Networking Event with Discussions around US DoD Market Access Tips and Guidance \nCome join us for an informative session about entering the US Defence market whilst enjoying good food and beverages with good people. \nA panel discussion with: \nSteve Baxter from Beaten Zone Ventures\, \nHeather Richman from BMNT\, \nSean Singleton from Oglethorpe Capital\, \nDr Catherine Bair from Bair Trax\, \nJudd McCann from Akana Ittatoba\, \nTyler Jensen from Anchor & Arrow Strategies\, and \nLeslie Babich from SOFWERX \n  \nJoin us to talk about the various ways\, pitfalls\, traps and success paths into the US DoD market. \nThe US DoD budget is ~US$870B compared to ~US$32B for the Australian DoD budget. Even if the Australian DoD was the perfect customer\, a larger and Allied opportunity exists within the US\, which will ultimately benefit the ADF through the adoption and integration of Australian technologies into the US Military. The US has more than 12\,000 taxation jurisdictions and is a free market economy with very little in common to our home market\, but the prize is worth the effort. \nThis session is all about sharing how to start to think about this market\, the terminology\, organisations\, timeframes\, methods and more about success in the US. \nGrab a free ticket at Eventbrite here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/breach-point-us-dod-market-access-panel-melbourne-land-forces-24-tickets-950359810777?aff=oddtdtcreator \nBeaten Zone’s mandate is ‘Early stage\, sovereign businesses\, developing solutions that enhance the lethality and survivability capability of the ADF and Australia’s Allies’. Come join us at the In Perth (location TBA) for an informative session with a wide variety of experts and participants about entering the US defence market. \n  \nDisclaimer: This event will be ran under the ‘Chatham House’ rule\, no filming or recording is permitted – photos and social media posts are encouraged. \nBy attending this event\, you agree to being photographed and filmed and accept that content may be published on social media with you contained there within. If you wish not to be filmed/photographed\, please raise this with Beaten Zone staff at the event\, we will endeavour to respect your wishes\, however\, claim no liability if your likeness is captured and posted on social media \nAll content will be used exclusively by Beaten Zone Venture Partners and partner organisations.
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