<p>Ari Lefkovits from Delos Capital joins #TheLAB to unpack how his firm merges <strong>restructuring expertise</strong> with <strong>private equity investing</strong> to unlock value in complex situations.</p><p>From his time at Lazard to his current role at Delos, Ari explains how early preparation, coalition-building, and cultural alignment can turn distressed assets into success stories.</p><p>We cover:</p><ul><li><p>How and when to act when “yellow lights” start flashing</p></li><li><p>Why culture often matters more than capital structure</p></li><li><p>Common mistakes sponsors make in special situations</p></li><li><p>How Delos balances advisory work and investment roles</p><p><br /></p></li></ul><p>A candid look at the intersection of <strong>capital solutions, partnership, and transformation</strong> in today’s private markets.</p>