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Robert Herjavec keynote speaker sessions are delivered by a dynamic business leader, highly sought-after speaker and television personality. His journey runs from humble beginnings to global success. As founder of Cyderes, a leading cybersecurity company, he grew it into a top managed services provider. It reached nearly 1,000 global employees. In 2024, he transitioned to board member, investor and advisor.
Robert Herjavec keynote speaker: from Croatian immigrant to cybersecurity pioneer
Over his career, he built and sold multiple successful ventures. These include BRAK Systems, which he sold to AT&T for $30.2 million. They also include The Herjavec Group, which grew into one of Canada’s largest cybersecurity companies with over $200 million in annual revenue. Before entering tech, he started his career in the film industry. From there, his journey took him from a small Croatian village to becoming a self-made millionaire. In recognition of his entrepreneurial success, he received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2012.
A star of Shark Tank and a bestselling author
Beyond business, he is a star on Shark Tank in the U.S., Dragons’ Den in Canada and Shark Tank in Australia. His keen eye for innovative startups has earned him the respect of entrepreneurs across the globe. So has his signature blend of tough love and business savvy. In addition, he is the bestselling author of three acclaimed books. These are “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.” As an Emmy Award-winning television personality, he has shared the stage with leaders like Tony Robbins and Oprah Winfrey.
Organisations that book Robert Herjavec keynote speaker sessions can expect hard-won entrepreneurial lessons blended with practical strategies on cybersecurity, resilience and scaling a company for long-term growth. Explore more business keynote speakers represented by Corporate Speakers Global, or read more about his story on Wikipedia.
