Robert Herjavec Bio, Age, Height, Wife, Children, Family, Divorce

Once upon a time, Robert Herjavec was just a young boy whose family fled to North America on a boat to escape communism in the former Yugoslavia. Today Herjavec is one of the most successful businessmen in Canada and has founded several lucrative companies. He is also one of the most well-known entrepreneurs in North America, having appeared on several investment-themed reality TV shows. Want to know more about his inspirational story? Then you are right here.

Robert Herjavec Bio (Age)

Robert Herjavec was born on the 14th of September 1962 in Varazdin, present day Croatia . His father’s name is Vladimir while his mother’s name is Katica. Herjavec spent the first eight years of his life in Yugoslavia. During this period, his father was somewhat of a political dissident and often spoke about communism. These tirades often landed the elder Herjavec in prison, and in 1970 he decided to leave his native country.

The whole family packed their things in one suitcase and left Yugoslavia armed with only 20 dollars. The Herjavec family first moved to Italy before relocating to Halifax, Canada. They eventually settled in a small suburb of Toronto. Herjavec and his family lived in a family friend’s basement for the first 18 months. His father later got a job and the family fortune slowly improved. Robert Herjavec resumed his education and although he didn’t speak English at first, he still did well in school. He later earned a dual degree in Political Science and English Literature from the University of Toronto in 1984.

Family (wife, children and divorce)

Herjavec has been married twice. His first marriage was to Canadian doctor Diane Plese in 1990. The union lasted 24 years and produced two daughters, Caprice and Skye, and a son named Brendan. The couple later called it quits in 2014 and the divorce was finalized in 2016. The tech mogul later revealed the pain of the divorce, including his children’s hostility, made him suicidal. Herjavec has now fallen back in love with Kym Johnson.

Johnson is an Australian professional ballroom dancer who has appeared as a professional in several seasons of Dancing with the Stars . Herjavec first met his wife when she was made his partner in the 2015 edition of Dancing With the Stars . The couple entered into a romantic relationship after the show and got engaged in February 2016. They later linked on the 31st of July 2016. The couple have two children together; Twins, Hudson Robert and Haven Mae who were born in April 2018.

Robert Herjavec’s net worth (income and earnings)

Herjavec has an estimated net worth of $200 million. When the young man left college, he was initially engaged in the film business. He worked both as an assistant director and as a field producer before leaving the film industry for the technology field. This change of direction was related to the fact that the film industry needed connections to thrive, while the tech industry was largely based on merit. After retiring from the film industry, Robert Herjavec found employment at a computer software company, Logiquest. During his time at the company, he learned all about the tech industry.

He also worked a variety of odd jobs as a debt collector and newspaper mail order to supplement his income. The indefatigable Herjavec eventually rose to managing director at his workplace before being fired in 1990. After his release, Herjavec went into business for himself and founded his own internet security software company called Brak System. The company eventually grew into one of the largest Internet security firms in Canada and was later sold by Herjavec to AT&T for $30 million.

Since this first success, Robert Herjavec has been followed by other successful companies such as The Herjavec Group, one of the largest IT security providers in Canada. Additionally, Herjavec has had a successful TV career, starring in investment-themed reality TV shows such as Dragon ‘s Lair and Shark Tank . Both shows are basically about budding entrepreneurs pitching their ideas to a group of investors who then decide whether or not to invest in their ideas.

Height

Herjavec is 5 feet 9 inches (1.75m) tall and his weight is listed as 65kg or 143lbs. His hair color is brown while his eye color is blue. The tech mogul is in great physical shape thanks to his lifestyle. He frequently runs, lifts, and does squats, push-ups, and deadlifts. He’s also addicted to Soulcycle, a company that offers indoor cycling training. Herjavec also eats small portions and limits sugar and starch intake.