About Robert

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.

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