Robert Herjavec
CEO & Founder of Herjavec Group | Leading investor on ABC's "Shark Tank"
About
Robert Herjavec's journey from refugee to business mogul exemplifies the American dream. Born in Eastern Europe, he arrived in North America on a boat with his parents after escaping communism in the former Yugoslavia.
Starting from humble beginnings - delivering newspapers and waiting tables - he built his first computer company from his basement through sheer determination and entrepreneurial drive. In 2003, Robert founded Herjavec Group, which rapidly became one of North America's fastest-growing technology companies.
His business acumen and motivational insights have garnered millions of impressions across TV, print, radio, and digital media. As a leading Shark on ABC's Emmy Award-winning hit show Shark Tank, Robert shares his expertise with aspiring entrepreneurs weekly, helping them navigate the challenges of building successful businesses while sharing the lessons learned from his own remarkable transformation from immigrant to industry titan.
What Robert Talks About
From immigrant to entrepreneur: Building success from nothing
Scaling technology companies in competitive markets
Investment strategies and evaluating business opportunities
Overcoming adversity and turning challenges into opportunities
Entrepreneurial mindset and business fundamentals
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