Star of ABC’s Shark Tank | Business Leader | Bestselling Author
Robert Herjavec is one of North America’s most recognizable business leaders. The Star of ABC’s Shark Tank and his family arrived in North America on a boat. His family escaped Communism in the former Yugoslavia. From delivering newspapers and waiting tables to launching a successful computer company in his basement, Robert knows hard work. His undeniable drive to achieve has provided a great life for him and his family.
A dynamic entrepreneur, Robert built and sold several IT companies to major players such as AT&T. He founded the Herjavec Group in 2003. The Herjavec Group become one of North America’s fastest-growing tech companies, scaling from $400k in sales to a run rate of $150 million. Today, Herjavec Group is recognized as a global leader in information security. They specialize in managed security services, compliance, incident response and remediation efforts for enterprise-level organizations.
Additionally, Robert is a successful author. His inspiring books, “Driven” and “The Will to Win,” were simultaneously Top 10 Bestsellers. This success earned him the title of “Bestselling Author.” Robert’s motivational business advice has received millions of impressions through various media. Weekly, Robert shares his expertise with other entrepreneurs as a leading Shark on the Emmy Award-winning show, Shark Tank.
Robert believes that running a business is a lot like one of his greatest passions- racing cars. Both business and racing require laser-focus and precision. Technology is rapidly changing, and one must adapt in order to succeed.
Robert has competed as Ferrari #007 for Herjavec Group Racing in the North American Ferrari Challenge Series, achieving multiple podiums and winning Rookie of The Year in 2011.
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Fast Forward and Focused
In this keynote, Robert Herjavec will explore evolving technology trends and the rise of cybersecurity threats. Technology is constantly changing, and therefore creating new possibilities, and risks, in the business world. Robert will outline various tech threats we face personally and professionally. Furthermore, the Shark Tank star will reveal exclusive secrets from inside the tank. This keynote will inspire anyone willing to keep up in this fast-paced, dynamic world.
The Will to Win
Dynamic IT entrepreneur, Robert Herjavec, believes that anyone can succeed, as long as they’re willing to take chances. The Founder & CEO of Herjavec Group teaches audiences to take control of their future, and stay true to their vision. In this keynote, he reveals secrets and sales tips that brought him from waiting tables to growing his nascent tech company into a world-class conglomerate. Robert will share life principles that are as valuable in your living room, as they are in a boardroom.
Cybersecurity: Protecting the Currency of the 21st Century
In this captivating presentation, Robert Herjavec will outline the importance of cybersecurity management. He will outline why cybersecurity should be a priority of CEOs and boards to maintain the protection of organization assets and privacy. In the modern world, cybersecurity attacks are a daunting reality. These attacks threaten global infrastructure, including power grids, transportation systems and health networks. The fact remains—no organization is immune.
