Robert Herjavec
Robert Herjavec
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Full Name: Robert William Herjavec
Commonly referred to as Robert Herjavec
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on September 14, 1965, in Varazdin, Croatia
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: Canadian
Professions:
Entrepreneur
Investor
Television PersonalityEarly Life and Background
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Robert Herjavec was born to a family of modest means in Varazdin, Croatia. At the age of eight, his family immigrated to Canada, settling in Toronto, Ontario. Herjavec developed an interest in technology at an early age and began building his first computer at 15. He went on to earn a degree in business administration from the University of Toronto.
Major Accomplishments
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Herjavec's entrepreneurial career took off with the founding of BRAK Systems, which he later sold for $30.2 million. This success led him to become an investor and partner on Shark Tank, where he has invested in numerous successful startups.
Some notable investments include:
Uber (pre-IPO investment)
Airbnb
Skinny Water
Notable Works or Actions
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In addition to his work as a shark investor, Herjavec is the founder of Herjavec Group, a leading information technology firm. He has written two bestselling books: "The Will to Win" and "Drinking to Your Success."
Herjavec's philanthropic efforts focus on supporting education and entrepreneurship initiatives.
Impact and Legacy
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As a successful entrepreneur and investor, Robert Herjavec has made a lasting impact on the business world. His willingness to take risks and invest in innovative ideas has inspired countless entrepreneurs.
His television presence on Shark Tank has also helped raise awareness about entrepreneurship and investing, reaching a broad audience beyond traditional business circles.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Robert Herjavec's success as an entrepreneur, investor, and television personality has made him a household name. His quotes and opinions are widely sought after by media outlets and entrepreneurs alike.
As a seasoned investor and business expert, he offers valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship and investing, making him a trusted authority in his field.
Quotes by Robert Herjavec
Of all the people I have met who have achieved a level of economic success similar to m own were driven to realize a dream, but not necessarily to become wealthy. Remember, success is doing what you want to do.
If you are under the illusion that you can start a business and run it at your life’s schedule, you are mistaken. The business is like a starving puppy – when it needs to eat, then it needs to eat regardless of what you have going on personally.
You can’t rush the miles. No matter how fast I run, the five miles isn’t going to be done in the first five minutes.
The more you avoid risk, the less likely it is that you’ll achieve all that is possible within your own capabilities.
Don’t ever be enamored by what something sells for. It’s more important what you get to keep in your pocket.
I’m really inspired to build a billion-dollar company. The hardest part is building the vehicle to get you there.
People ask, ‘Are entrepreneurs born, or are they made?’ I think it’s a combination of both.
Oh, I’m all about small business. I think what we’ve learned from big business and big Wall Street is that unchecked greed and the creation of false value gets us all in trouble. If we look at the American economy, who’s really creating value? It’s the small businesses.
