Christian Garabedian

Christian Garabedian is a Visiting Instructor in the Department of Business Administration at the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business, University of West Florida. A Pensacola native, he holds a B.S. (2015) and M.B.A. (2017) from UWF. His career includes leadership roles such as CEO, CFO, and Business Strategist across industries like medical sales, regenerative medicine, construction, and retail. He has founded three successful companies in logistics, housing, and retail, all of which achieved notable exits. His academic research focuses on entrepreneurship, evidenced by presentations at the Strategic Management Society (SBI) conferences in 2016 and 2017. He is committed to community service through nonprofit boards and aims to pursue a Ph.D. in 2025.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, UWF (2015)
• Master of Business Administration, UWF (2017)

Research Interests: Christian’s work bridges academic theory with practical entrepreneurship, emphasizing strategic leadership, organizational growth, and innovation in diverse industries. His conference presentations highlight actionable insights for emerging entrepreneurs and established businesses.

Professional Contributions: Beyond academia, Christian’s entrepreneurial ventures and executive roles provide real-world context for his teaching. He actively advises students on leveraging business strategies for personal and organizational success.