INVICTA PROSPECTS GROUP PTY LTD.
About Us
Invicta Prospects Group (IPG) Pty Ltd is an Australian Veteran Owned Business specialising in the development and support of software solutions to better manage workforce training. Leveraging over 20 years combined elite military experience, including service within Australia’s Special Operations Command, the IPG team has developed Buddy Suite Artificial Intelligence, a platform with applications that streamlines planning, and efficiently captures and mobilises data to support critical decision making across operational, administrative and business domains. As part of the Macquarie University Incubator, IPG is working closely with other innovative Australian start-ups and cutting-edge researchers to ensure it remains at the forefront of military innovation.
Our Vision
Our vision is to use Artificial Intelligence to protect human life.
Our Mission
Our mission is to be the leading provider of Artificial Intelligence driven risk management and decision support for military, law-enforcement and emergency services.
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Leadership Team
Invicta Prospects Group brings together talented and hard-working people with experience in software development and military service. One thing we all share in common is our passion for continuous innovation.
Daniel Pace
Co Founder & COO
Enlisting in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) at 17 years old, Daniel’s 13 years’ service saw him specialise as an Electronics Technician prior to becoming a Clearance Diver and working in Special Operations. As a veteran Entrepreneur, Daniel has an in-depth understanding of the problem set that Buddy Suite by Invicta Prospects Group solves for large organisations. Daniel is passionate about making a difference to the ADF and the veteran community which has seen him volunteer for the Australian Navy Clearance Diving Trust since March 2019.
Shane Acorn
Co Founder & CEO
Shane spent 8 years as a Clearance Diver in the Royal Australian Navy and Special Operations Command. Shane has an intimate knowledge of the problem being addressed by the Buddy Suite solution and a genuine passion for driving positive change in global militaries. Shane has previous senior leadership experience in software startups and will leverage this, combined with his knowledge of Defence, to lead Invicta Prospects Group at the cutting edge of miltech innovation in Australia.
Paul Sorauer
CTO
Paul is a highly experienced technologist having led project teams across 30+ new and repeat corporate and government clients over a 20 year period. Adopting an Agile approach to project delivery, Paul focuses on solving the ‘business problem’ through active collaboration, employing deep technical knowledge and aligning resources to deliver the strategic vision of the organisation. Paul has successfully completed projects across a diverse range of industries including finance, education, media, health, trade services and retail industries.
Geoff Benstead
CIO
Geoff has over 35 years’ experience in business transformation, IT service and solution delivery (Waterfall, Agile and ‘Wagile’) with start-ups and corporates across multiple industries. During that time, Geoff held C-suite roles including COO, Regional Manager (APAC) and Country Manager. Geoff recently held a role in IBM Shared Services, Asia Pacific and was responsible for a large portfolio of internal programs. His mission was to standardise, simplify and support IBM's business processes and tool alignment, keeping it relevant within evolving global and IT markets. Geoff brings high calibre management skills and displays superior personal and organisational credibility. Geoff see’s Buddy Suite’s potential beyond the military and law enforcement space.
Gus McLachlan (AO)
Non-Executive Director
After 37 years’ service, Major General Gus McLachlan retired from the Australian Army as Commander - Land Forces Command, where he was responsible for over 35,000 personnel. An experienced leader with a demonstrated history of strategic planning, Gus successfully managed cultural and organisational change during the Digitisation of the Army program. In 2009, Gus represented Australia when he was appointed to the Pentagon to work on the first Defense Review for the Obama Administration. Gus has formal education with an Advanced Management Program focused in Business Administration and Management from the Harvard Business School. Made an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2018 and appointed a Professor of Practice by Monash University in 2019. In 2020, Gus joined the Invicta Prospects Group Board of Directors sharing the same passion and drive to improve ADF capability as the founders.
Anna Pogson
Non-Executive Director
Anna Pogson is a senior associate with Clifford Chance, one of the world’s pre-eminent law firms. Her practice focuses on complex commercial litigation and class actions. Prior to joining the firm, Anna practised as a litigator in New York. She also previously worked as the associate to the Hon. Justice Stephen Gageler of the High Court of Australia. In 2016, Anna completed her Master of Law degree at Columbia Law School.
Matthew Cramp
Non-Executive Director
Matthew served 13 years as an Officer in the Royal Australian Navy, 8 of which were as an elite Mine Warfare and Clearance Diving Officer, specialising in Reconnaissance and Mine Countermeasures. He has first-hand operational experience with the deficiencies addressed by Buddy Suite Analytics within the Royal Australian Navy, across the Australian Defence Force and in coalition militaries. In 2019, Matthew completed his Master of Business Administration at Macquarie Graduate School of Management. Matthew shares the same goals as the founders and provides strategic level guidance to the founding team.
“Data is a new currency, it's a digital asset with huge value and that value is realised through Artificial Intelligence, analytics and visualisation tools.”
