[2] He graduated from California State University, Northridge, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 1982.
[4] Nazarian and his family became early major shareholders of Qualcomm when one of their investments joined forces with the communication company in 1988.
[11][12] In 2018, Nazarian acquired a portfolio of mid-sized operating companies and real estate holdings focused on multi-family, student housing and hotel assets.
[16] With his wife, he endowed the David and Angella Nazarian Youth Leadership Program at Sinai Temple, a conservative synagogue in Westwood, for children from the 9th to the 12th grade.
[17] Additionally, they endowed the Angella and David Nazarian Social Innovators in Residence program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
[20] Nazarian and his wife Angella were recipients of the 2018 Ellis Island Medal of Honor, which are awarded to “American citizens whom exemplify a life dedicated to community service.