Biography

Dan Harrison navigates life with a unique blend of military discipline, technological innovation, and a visionary approach to finance through Bitcoin, which he sees as the "money of peace." Born into a family with a legacy of military service—his father served as an engineer in the Korean War and was an inventor in retirement, and his grandfather as a cavalryman in WWI—Dan's career began in the Australian Army, where he served with distinction as a paratrooper and later as a combat team commander. His deployments included peacekeeping missions in Timor Leste and mentoring in Afghanistan, experiences that shaped his understanding of conflict and peace.
Post-war service, Dan pursued higher education, graduating from the University of New South Wales with a Masters degree in Systems Engineering and a Masters degree in Capability and Technology. His academic pursuits led him to focus on Test and Evaluation, and Simulation, areas where he made significant contributions. One notable moment was his involvement in pioneering the world’s first trial of Free Roam Virtual Reality combined with biometrics analysis for combat training, a project that not only highlighted his innovative approach to military technology but also his interest in reducing the human cost of conflict.

Other Roles

Dan’s career also included roles as Trials Director for the Land Test and Evaluation Agency and as a staff officer for Soldier Combat Systems, where he facilitated the adoption of advanced combat-shooting techniques and technologies into conventional forces training. However, his true passion lies in the realm of finance and peace through Bitcoin. Dan believes that Bitcoin, with its decentralized nature, can realign economic incentives away from war and towards peace. He sees Bitcoin not just as a currency, but as a philosophical shift towards a world where economic stability on a sound money reduces the need for conflict, and where both traditional finance and decentralised finance can co-exist.

Civilian Sector

In the civilian sector, Dan founded Innov8Ventures, a company dedicated to helping small to medium enterprises innovate through technology and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. His approach is grounded in his extensive experience in innovative systems-based thinking, strong governance and his belief in Bitcoin’s potential to foster peace. His engagement in semi-professional trading and investment in Bitcoin reflects his commitment to understanding and promoting this new financial paradigm to the world.

Beyond his professional interests, Dan plays both piano and trombone, and trains Belgian Malinois dogs.

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There are two worlds to be a part of. One that is dying and irrelevant, and one that is new, fresh and relevant. The choice is: which one do you want to be a part of? Thank you (Dan) for striving to bring the Army and its soldiers into the new one.

I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Dan Harrison, a rising star in the crypto industry. His diverse career spans significant roles, including Trials Director at the Land Test and Evaluation Agency, and a staff officer for Soldier Combat Systems, where he advanced combat-shooting techniques and facilitated the integration of innovative technologies into military training. Dan’s true passion lies in finance, particularly the potential of Bitcoin to realign economic incentives toward peace rather than conflict. He views Bitcoin not merely as a currency, but as a philosophical shift towards a more stable and harmonious world. As the founder of Innov8Ventures, he empowers small to medium enterprises to harness technology for innovation. His extensive experience in systems-based thinking and strong governance, combined with his semi-professional trading and investment in Bitcoin, exemplifies his commitment to understanding and promoting this transformative financial paradigm. Dan is not just a thought leader; he is a dynamic force reshaping our economic landscape for the better.

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