Robert Herjavec

Robert Herjavec is an Emmy award-winning, globally recognized serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker, author, and a leading Shark on Shark Tank. With over 40 years in cybersecurity, Robert has founded, built, and sold multiple companies, including sales to AT&T and Nokia. In 2003, he established Herjavec Group, transforming it into a global powerhouse. In 2021, he sold a majority stake to Apax Partners and continued as CEO until 2024, during which he more than doubled the business and led strategic acquisitions, including a 2023 merger with Fishtech Group. This merger rebranded the company as Cyderes (Cyber Defense and Response), now recognized as a top managed services provider with nearly 1,000 global employees.  Robert remains actively involved as an advisor, board member, and significant investor.

Beyond cybersecurity, Robert is a prominent Shark and executive producer on Shark Tank, a role he’s held for 17 years. He’s also a bestselling author, with three books, two of which reached simultaneous positions on the New York Times bestseller list. Robert’s dynamic presence on stage has seen him speaking to audiences of hundreds to over 20,000 alongside figures like Tony Robbins and Oprah. Through his social media following of over 5 million, he inspires and motivates the next generation of entrepreneurs. Robert is a frequent contributor on CNBC, Fox News, and ABC, and has been featured on the covers of Success, Inc., Forbes, and many more.

Known as an avid car collector, investor, and competitive racer, he’s made a name for himself on and off the track. Robert lives between Australia, the United States, and Canada with his wife and their 6-year-old twins.