Vahan Karabajakian

As the Chief Executive Officer of 1803 Limited Partnership, a business consulting firm based out of Marco Island, Florida, Vahan Karabajakian helps businesses expand by providing advice on how to grow into new markets. Prior to accepting his position with 1803, Mr. Karabajakian served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for L.A. Weight Loss Centers, a company he helped aggressively expand throughout markets in the eastern half of the United States. Vahan Karabajakian believes a person can never relax, if they want to stay competitive in business, and his drive to succeed has helped him rise to the position of CEO of two different businesses. Mr. Karabajakian subscribes to the business philosophy that, if someone loves what they do for a living, they'll never work a day in their life. When it comes to role models in business, Mr. Karabajakian respects the work of former Apple CEO, Steve Jobs.

A graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Mr. Karabajakian focused on accounting while in school. While his chosen career path might not have made the most of his accounting skills, Mr. Karabajakian donates his time performing community service with the Accounting Aid Society, a program that helps low income families with tax preparation. Mr. Karabajakian also supports the Terchoonian Home Orphanage, which provides a home to 74 children living in Gyumri, Armenia. A family man himself, Mr. Karabajakian enjoys spending time with his kids, and considers his father a mentor.

When away from work, Mr. Karabajakian enjoys reading about historical topics and considers the Roman period film Gladiator, starring Russell Crowe, one of his favorite films.