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Robert Herjavec
Entrepreneur, Technology Leader, Motivator, Star of ABC’s Shark Tank
SPEAKER FEE RANGE: $150,000–$162,500 [FEE NOTE]
TRAVELS FROM: California
RELATED TOPICS: Actor & Producer, Business Growth & Change, Celebrity, CEO & Executive, Entrepreneur, Finance, Innovation & Creativity, Tech Futurist
Robert Herjavec, dynamic entrepreneur and Shark, customizes each speech to fit the objectives and vision of the client. His sense of humor, energy and interaction with the audience will engage and inspire anyone willing to keep up with the pace of change. Robert leverages his life and business experiences as he navigates his presentation, giving audiences practical and tangible tools they can incorporate into their own professional and personal aspirations. You could say that taking risks goes along with driving a successful business. That’s true when it comes to Robert, who is well known as a panelist on ABC’s Shark Tank. Originally from the former Yugoslavia, he began his entrepreneurial success by developing a computer company in his basement. He’s since gone on to develop and sell multiple IT companies and launched The Herjavec Group, which has grown to be a leader in cybersecurity valued at more than $100 million. He is the author of two bestselling books, Driven and The Will to Win and has been named “Best Selling Author.” An avid racecar driver, he combines his passion for racecars and entrepreneurship when he speaks to businesses about focus, leadership and taking risks.
Robert Herjavec is one of North America’s most recognizable business leaders. Born in Eastern Europe, he arrived to North America on a boat with his parents after escaping Communism in the former Yugoslavia. From delivering newspapers, and waiting tables, to launching a computer company from his basement, his drive to achieve has led him to the fulfillment of a better life for himself and his family.
A dynamic entrepreneur, Robert has built and sold several IT companies. In 2003 Robert founded Herjavec Group, and it quickly became one of North America’s fastest-growing technology companies. Today, Herjavec Group is recognized as a global cybersecurity operations leader specializing in managed security services, compliance, identity services and incident response for enterprise-level organizations.
His inspiring books all appeared on bestsellers’ lists, Driven, The Will to Win and You Don’t Have to Be a Shark: Creating Your Own Success.
Robert’s motivational business advice has received millions of impressions through TV, print, radio and digital media. He shares his expertise with other entrepreneurs each week as a leading Shark on ABC’s Emmy Award-winning hit show, Shark Tank. Robert placed 6th with partner Kym Johnson, when he competed for the mirror ball trophy in season 20, of the popular show, Dancing with the Stars.
For a number of years, Robert competed as Ferrari #007 for Herjavec Group Racing in the Ferrari Challenge North America Series, achieving multiple podiums and winning Rookie of The Year in 2011. To Robert, running a business is a lot like one of his greatest passions, racing cars. He believes, “You have to stay laser-focused when driving a car over 200 miles an hour, and the same approach is required when growing a business in today’s world of rapidly changing technology.”
A dynamic entrepreneur, Robert has built and sold several IT companies. In 2003 Robert founded Herjavec Group, and it quickly became one of North America’s fastest-growing technology companies. Today, Herjavec Group is recognized as a global cybersecurity operations leader specializing in managed security services, compliance, identity services and incident response for enterprise-level organizations.
His inspiring books all appeared on bestsellers’ lists, Driven, The Will to Win and You Don’t Have to Be a Shark: Creating Your Own Success.
Robert’s motivational business advice has received millions of impressions through TV, print, radio and digital media. He shares his expertise with other entrepreneurs each week as a leading Shark on ABC’s Emmy Award-winning hit show, Shark Tank. Robert placed 6th with partner Kym Johnson, when he competed for the mirror ball trophy in season 20, of the popular show, Dancing with the Stars.
For a number of years, Robert competed as Ferrari #007 for Herjavec Group Racing in the Ferrari Challenge North America Series, achieving multiple podiums and winning Rookie of The Year in 2011. To Robert, running a business is a lot like one of his greatest passions, racing cars. He believes, “You have to stay laser-focused when driving a car over 200 miles an hour, and the same approach is required when growing a business in today’s world of rapidly changing technology.”
- Question & Answer
See what happens when an executive member of your team or MC tables turn on Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec, when he finds himself in the hot seat answering questions on business trends, entrepreneurship and revealing a few secrets from inside the Shark Tank. This fireside chat is a great way to customize Robert’s appearance to your corporate goals and messaging, with an opportunity to engage audience participation. - Fast Forward and Focused
Technology is constantly transforming, creating new possibilities and risks in the business world. Dynamic IT entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of Herjavec Group, Robert Herjavec, will explore evolving technology trends, and the rising cyber security threats we face personally and professionally on a daily basis. He will reveal a few secrets from inside the Shark Tank and inspire anyone willing to keep up in a fast moving world. - The Will to Win
Anyone can succeed, as long as they’re willing to take chances, take control of their future and stay true to their vision. Dynamic IT entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of Herjavec Group, Robert Herjavec, reveals the secrets and sales tips that took him from waiting tables to growing his nascent technology company into a world-class conglomerate. He shares life principles that are as valuable in the living room as they are in the boardroom.
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