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Robert Herjavec

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Key facts

born September 14, 1962[1]
nationality Croatian-Canadian[1]
occupation businessman, investor, television personality, cybersecurity expert[1]
known for longtime panelist on *Shark Tank*[2]
born in Zbjeg, Croatia (then part of Yugoslavia)[2]
raised in Toronto[2]

Robert Herjavec is a Croatian-Canadian businessman, investor, television personality, and cybersecurity expert.

Context

Robert Herjavec is a well-known entrepreneur and investor who built a career in cybersecurity. He is also a longtime panelist on the popular television show Shark Tank. Born in Zbjeg, Croatia, he was raised in Toronto and has become a prominent figure in the business world. Herjavec founded and sold several technology companies, including BRAK Systems, which he sold to AT&T Canada in 2000. He later established the Herjavec Group, focusing on cybersecurity. His journey from a young immigrant to a successful businessman and television personality is notable [2].

Documented claims

  • Robert Herjavec founded and led technology companies, including BRAK Systems, which he sold to AT&T Canada in 2000. [2]
  • He later founded the Herjavec Group, a cybersecurity firm. [2]
  • Herjavec immigrated to North America as a child. [3]

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Questions and answers

Is Robert Herjavec a billionaire?

No, Robert Herjavec is not a billionaire. His net worth is substantial, but it does not reach billionaire status [4].

Where does Robert Herjavec live in Canada?

Robert Herjavec lives in Toronto, Canada [2].

Sources

  1. Robert Herjavec | Entrepreneur, Investor, & Shark Tank | Britannica Money — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. 5 Things You Didn't Know About Robert Herjavec - ABC News — abcnews.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Who Is Robert Herjavec? — investopedia.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Robert Herjavec - Biography - IMDb — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People