The cybersecurity tycoon and investor shares a few insider tips to capturing his attention – and his money. As one of the original Shark Tank investors, Robert Herjavec has seen his fair share of pitches. He’s sat through presentations for everything from an energy drink for cougars to a book that becomes a lamp. Along the way he’s learned what works and what falls flat. And as “the nice judge,” he’s consistently offered helpful and constructive advice — even if the recipient didn’t deserve it. As he’s now in his ninth season on the show, the cybersecurity tycoon offers entrepreneurs…

Businessman and TV personality Robert Herjavec, best known as an investor on the hit show “Shark Tank,” is helping bring the American Dream to middle America in Season 2 of “Small Business Revolution.” The show, which airs on Hulu, centers around getting small communities to rally around their local businesses. “In small towns, small businesses are really struggling to survive,” Amanda Brinkman, the show’s co-host and the chief brand and communications officer at Deluxe, told Yahoo Finance. “You’re seeing third generation mom-and-pop shops having to close,” Brinkman added. “It’s because they struggle to compete. You have big-box retailers and national restaurant…

Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec made his fortune in cybersecurity. We sat down with him at an event celebrating his new streaming series “Small Business Revolution.” We discussed the Equifax (EFX – Get Report) data breach that exposed the personal information of 143 million Americans. Herjavec mentioned past cyber attacks including Sony (SNY – Get Report) and Target (TGT – Get Report)  saying they might just be the tip of the iceberg. He says the Equifax is different because it affected half of the consumers in the U.S.  Herjavec predicts new legislation is coming that will open top executives up to being held criminally negligent when leaks like this…

Robert Herjavec, bestselling author and founder of one of North America’s fastest growing technology companies, knows the importance of cybersecurity and shares his advice.   A dynamic entrepreneur, in 2003 Robert Herjavec founded Herjavec Group, a global leader in information security, currently ranked #1 on the Cybersecurity 500 as the world’s most innovative cyber firm. HG specializes in managed security services, consulting, delivery and incident response for enterprise-level organizations. Robert’s ability to interpret industry trends and understand enterprise business security demands has helped him achieve the profile of a global cybersecurity expert. He shares his expertise with other entrepreneurs each…

An excerpt from Innovation & Tech Today’s Summer 2017 exclusive. Grab a copy at Barnes & Noble to access the full interview. We recently had the pleasure of speaking with one of the most beloved “Sharks” from ABC’s hit show Shark Tank, getting a candid look inside the mind of this brilliant businessman and inspirational role model. Besides being the founder and CEO of the Herjavec Group and part owner of multiple other enterprises, Robert Herjavec takes a real interest in sharing his wisdom on business and personal success to inspire others. The author of several books, including 2016’s You Don’t…