Robert Herjavec
Keynote Speaker | Toronto, Ontario
Entrepreneur, Investor & Tv Personality
Leadership, Innovation & Cybersecurity Expert
Robert Herjavec Expertise Business Growth, Privacy & Cyber Security, Sales, Innovation & Creativity, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Small Business Development, Emerging Technology & Tech Trends and Endorsement & Product Launch.
About Robert Herjavec
Robert Herjavec is one of North America’s most recognized entrepreneurs, investors, and television personalities. Known globally as a leading Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank and a former Dragon on CBC’s Dragon’s Den, he built his success from humble beginnings after immigrating to Canada from communist Yugoslavia. He founded and sold BRAK Systems to AT&T for $30 million and later established The Herjavec Group, one of Canada’s largest cybersecurity firms. A three-time Gemini Award winner and recipient of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Robert Herjavec continues to inspire through his books, investments, and leadership in global business and innovation.
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ROBERT HERJAVEC BIOGRAPHY
Robert Herjavec is a globally recognized entrepreneur, investor, and television personality known for his leadership, innovation, and success in the technology industry. Born in Varaždin, Croatia, and raised in Canada after his family fled communist Yugoslavia, Robert Herjavec began his career with humble beginnings that shaped his relentless drive and resilience.
He founded BRAK Systems from his basement, transforming it into one of Canada’s top internet security firms before selling it to AT&T Canada for $30 million. Following the sale, he became Vice President of Sales for Ramp Network, later acquired by Nokia for $225 million, before launching his next venture, The Herjavec Group, in 2003.
Under his leadership, The Herjavec Group grew into one of Canada’s largest and most respected information technology and cybersecurity firms, with over $200 million in annual revenue.
In 2021, Apax Partners acquired a majority stake in The Herjavec Group, leading to its merger with Fishtech Group and rebranding as Cyderes, where Robert Herjavec served as CEO until 2024.
He has been a regular investor on CBC’s Dragon’s Den and ABC’s Shark Tank, where he has helped launch some of North America’s most successful consumer brands. His notable investments include the sweater company Tipsy Elves and the sparkling water brand Aura Bora, both of which achieved rapid growth under his mentorship.
Robert Herjavec’s success has earned him multiple awards, including the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Technology and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for Outstanding Service to Canada.
He is a three-time Gemini Award winner for Outstanding Reality Show in Canada for Dragon’s Den, reinforcing his status as one of the most influential figures in North American business media. As an author, Robert has published three acclaimed books—Driven: How to Succeed in Business and Life, The Will to Win: Leading, Competing, Succeeding, and You Don’t Have to Be a Shark: Creating Your Own Success.
His writing focuses on leadership, business ethics, personal discipline, and the principles that guided his rise from immigrant beginnings to entrepreneurial success.
Robert Herjavec’s insights on leadership, cybersecurity, and innovation have made him a sought-after speaker for global conferences, corporations, and universities. He also actively supports philanthropy through initiatives with homeless shelters, youth entrepreneurship programs, and educational foundations.
Today, Robert Herjavec continues to invest in businesses, advise leaders, and advocate for technological innovation, entrepreneurship, and personal growth across industries.
Robert Herjavec Topic Presentations
Robert Herjavec Toronto, Ontario, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.
The Will to Win: Turning Adversity into Advantage
Building a Business That Thrives: Lessons from the Shark Tank
The Future of Cybersecurity: Protecting Business in a Digital World
From Start-up to Scale-up: The DNA of Entrepreneurial Success
Leadership in Times of Change: Inspiring Teams to Excel
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