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Robbie Cabral

Inventor, CEO, and Founder
BenjiLock

Robbie Cabral, born and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is the innovative mind behind BenjiLock, hailing from Los Angeles, California. In 2014, he founded BenjiLock with a vision to revolutionize personal security. His brainchild, the world's first patented fingerprint hybrid technology, has reshaped the security landscape, placing user convenience at the forefront.

Robbie's journey gained significant traction when BenjiLock made waves on ABC's Shark Tank. Securing investment from renowned investor Kevin O'Leary propelled BenjiLock into a global brand.

Beyond retail success, BenjiLock is now a frontrunner in biometric security, expanding its influence through global licensing. By integrating its award-winning technology, BenjiLock fosters innovation across various product categories worldwide.

With five CES Innovation Awards under its belt, BenjiLock is a force to be reckoned with in the tech world. Its accolades include the Travel Sentry "Favorite Padlock Design" Silver Award and the prestigious "Entrepreneurial Spirit" Award from the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. These accolades solidify BenjiLock's status as one of "America's Top Small Businesses," recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Since the introduction of the key, the traditional lock hasn't changed in over 100 years. As the author of Steve Jobs's biography, Walter Isaacson, said during CES: "Robbie Cabral had something, perhaps even better than a rock star; he had become a lock star." Robbie's personal story and struggles to get where he's at today are what truly is the American Dream.

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