1. Robert Herjavec has been a panelist and investor on several versions of the business reality series Dragon's Den, including the Canadian CBC series Dragons' Den, the American ABC's version of the series Shark Tank, and from 2023, on the Australian Network 10 version titled Shark Tank.
Robert Herjavec was born in 1962 in Varazdin, SFR Yugoslavia, and spent his early childhood in Zbjeg.
In 1970, when Robert Herjavec was eight, the family left the country, which had previously incarcerated Robert Herjavec's father, Vladimir, for speaking out against the governing system.
For Robert Herjavec, who spoke no English, the transition proved difficult.
Robert Herjavec's father got a job in a factory in Mississauga, making $76 a week.
Robert Herjavec cites his father, whom he describes as "a really, really tough guy", as a significant influence in his life.
Robert Herjavec has told a seminal memory of his, when he came home one day to complain to his mother that his classmates were making fun of him.
In 1984, Robert Herjavec graduated from New College at the University of Toronto with a degree in English literature and political science.
Robert Herjavec was a field producer for Global TV of the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo.
Robert Herjavec was not qualified for the position but convinced the company to give it to him by offering to work for free for six months.
Robert Herjavec eventually rose in the ranks to become General Manager of Logiquest.
Robert Herjavec then became Vice President of Sales at Ramp Network, which was sold to Nokia for $225 million.
In 2003, Robert Herjavec founded The Robert Herjavec Group, a security solutions integrator, reseller, and managed service provider.
Robert Herjavec Group is one of Canada's fastest-growing technology companies and the country's largest information technology security provider.
Robert Herjavec has grown from 3 employees with $400,000 in sales in 2003 to $200 million in annual revenue.
In October 2017, Robert Herjavec was phished by "email prankster" James Linton as the company CEO, inviting him to a toga party.
Robert Herjavec announced he would be stepping down as CEO of Cyderes September 24,2024.
Robert Herjavec has appeared as a regular on the Canadian CBC Television series Dragons' Den and in the United States on ABC's version of the series, Shark Tank, where business pitches from aspiring entrepreneurs are presented to a panel of potential investors.
Robert Herjavec has invested in an herbal sparkling water company called Aura Bora.
Robert Herjavec won three Gemini Awards as part of Dragon's Den for Outstanding Reality Show in Canada.
Robert Herjavec presented awards at the 2013 Creative Arts Emmy Awards and the 2013 Mr Olympia contest.
On February 24,2015, Robert Herjavec was announced as one of the contestants for season 20 of the American edition of Dancing with the Stars.
Robert Herjavec's partner was Australian dancer Kym Johnson, who he subsequently began a relationship with and married.
Robert Herjavec had suicidal ideation after his marriage fell apart.
In June 2019, a judge ruled that Robert Herjavec must pay his ex-wife additional sums that would bring the total she received from the marriage to $25 million.
In September 2015, Robert Herjavec confirmed his relationship with his former Australian Dancing with the Stars partner Kym Johnson.
The allegations against Robert Herjavec were withdrawn without financial settlement, and Vasinova apologized to Robert Herjavec and his family.
Robert Herjavec is a major donor to the Union Gospel Mission homeless shelter in Seattle, Washington, after being turned on to the organization by his pastor, whom he consulted to deal with his depression after his marriage fell apart.
Robert Herjavec owns a home in the Bridle Path, Toronto, area.
In December 2023, Robert Herjavec was returning from his Newport Beach, California, home when his private jet was met by the Canadian news media at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Robert Herjavec has played in the 2010 Canadian charity open sponsored by Royal Bank of Canada at the Royal St George's Golf Club.
Robert Herjavec has competed in the 2010 New York City Marathon and the 2009 Miami Marathon.
Robert Herjavec is certified by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors as a scuba diver and owns several Ducati motorcycles.
In 2012, Robert Herjavec was selected as the Grand Marshal for the 2012 Honda Indy Toronto.
Robert Herjavec is an avid car collector with several rare cars in his collection.
In 2011, Robert Herjavec was one of the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards recipients presented by Canadian Immigrant magazine.