Building Community Through Cuisine: My Vision for Balboa Market as a Global Marketplace in San Diego
Hello, I’m Javid Javdani, owner of Balboa International Market in San Diego. I believe food is one of the most powerful connectors we have. A
Few can claim to be as hard-working and successful in two vastly different industries at the same time as Javid Javdani. After moving to the US in 1982 in the aftermath of the Iranian Revolution, Javdani worked relentlessly as a young man out of high school to make ends meet and continue his studies. He worked at a car wash, gas station and restaurants to learn not only how to be self-sufficient through hard work, but also the ins and outs of running a business himself. After graduating from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Javdani attended the University of the Pacific and earned his Doctor of Pharmacy, becoming licensed in California as a pharmacist in 1994 and settling in San Diego.
Javid Javdani is a distinguished Doctor of Pharmacy and a seasoned entrepreneur based in San Diego, California. Born in the aftermath of the Iranian Revolution, Javid relocated to the United States in 1982.
“I think through both my work at the pharmacy and at my business, I have the satisfaction of helping others. When I was a pharmacist at the hospital, I made a point to talk to the patients, their families, and make sure they were comfortable.”
Pharmacists are best known for their primary job function, which is filling prescriptions for medications. Half of the U.S. population takes prescription medications, so pharmacists have a unique reach across the country.
Javid Javdani is a distinguished Doctor of Pharmacy and a successful entrepreneur based in San Diego, California. His journey from a young immigrant to a leading figure in the food retail industry highlights his dedication to innovation, community service, and excellence.
“I think through both my work at the pharmacy and at my business, I have the satisfaction of helping others. When I was a pharmacist at the hospital, I made a point to talk to the patients, their families, and make sure they were comfortable.”
Pharmacists are best known for their primary job function, which is filling prescriptions for medications. Half of the U.S. population takes prescription medications, so pharmacists have a unique reach across the country.
Hello, I’m Javid Javdani, owner of Balboa International Market in San Diego. I believe food is one of the most powerful connectors we have. A