David Tashjian

David Tashjian is a board certified dermatologist with more than 43 years of experience, currently practicing in Fresno, CA.

He earned his BA from BAYLOR UNIVERSITY in 1980.

David is currently licensed to practice medicine in California, Washington and Texas and he is accepting new patients. For more information please reach out to his office.

Early Life and Education

David Tashjian began his Wall Street journey in 1982, running a high-yield trading business at Salomon Brothers and Wasserstein Perella. Following this, he joined Lazard Freres & Co. where he helped expand and manage their Global Special Situations Loan trading division.

He is now the Senior Vice President of Comcast’s Oregon/SW Washington region, serving 1 million residential and business customers and overseeing a staff of 1,000. His responsibilities include technical operations, engineering, human resources management, growth strategy and customer experience initiatives. Furthermore, David Tashjian spearheaded Comcast edtech innovations such as their new digital learning program and work-from-home options in 2020. With so much to be proud of both professionally and personally in 2020, david tashjian can look back with pride on this milestone year 2020 in both professional and personal lives.

Professional Career

David Tashjian is a renowned businessman with more than three decades of experience. Currently, he serves as President/CEO of DirectTips, creators of Tippy, an innovative digital tipping app.

He began his career on Wall Street in 1982, building and running high-yield trading businesses at Salomon Brothers and Wasserstein Perella. Later he joined Lazard Freres & Co as Global Head of Debt and Equity Capital Markets.

After retiring from Lazard in 2007, he pursued venture capital opportunities and founded Linq3, which secured long-term contracts with state lotteries and multinational corporations. His efforts resulted in raising $85 million for their operations, while leading a team of 70 full-time employees. Furthermore, he co-founded DirectTips and its flagship app Tippy to bring the same innovative approach to beauty that he had demonstrated throughout his career.

Achievement and Honors

Academic achievement and honors are recognized for exceptional performance in certain subjects during college. These accomplishments can be noted on a student’s transcript and diploma, with graduation certificates featuring either a cord or medallion to commemorate the occasion.

Students often receive special awards and scholarships. Examples include “dux” awards in high school for top students; national, state and international prizes in mathematics, science or foreign language studies; as well as scholarships, fellowships and other financial aid for academic excellence in a field of study.

David is a graduate of Harvard University with master’s degrees from both Oxford and Stanford universities. He is also an active member in the American Academy of Dermatology, Society of Pediatric Dermatology, and Pacific Dermatologic Association. David has extensive experience in skin cancer screening and research as well as being certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology.

Personal Life

David Tashjian’s personal life revolves around his family. He is married to Tryphena Cody and has two children: Don Philipp Stone and Paul Stone.

He is a graduate of the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business and an active participant in the International Association for Business Ethics. Additionally, he serves as board member for Lazard Freres & Co.

Tashjian is always well-dressed, often sporting Dries Van Noten or custom Martin Keehn suits. Recently he donned Gucci loafers and chalk-striped Comme des Garcons trousers for his Gordon Robichaux gallery opening.

He is renowned for his artwork. His paintings have been showcased in galleries worldwide. Additionally, he designed flyers, record album covers and advertising materials for underground venues.

Net Worth

David Tashjian is a venture capitalist and investor with roots in the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business. He has previously been a partner at Lazard Freres & Co.

He founded Linq3, a venture capital firm, which secured long-term contracts with state lottery companies and multinational corporations. As CEO of Linq3, he led an experienced team of 70 full-time employees in building this successful company.

Tashjian is an accomplished painter and artist whose artworks have been featured in multiple art shows around New York City. In 2006, his artworks were included in Jack Pierson’s group show at Paul Kasmin Gallery curated by Paul Kasmin himself; Tashjian also performs drag shows under the name Tabboo!