Investing in Hidden Gems
"Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing."
— Warren Buffett
Investment Philosophy
Diamonds in the Rough
David's investment philosophy is looking for 'diamonds in the rough' — companies which have long lost favor in the eyes of Wall Street and drastically need a comeback.
Restore Shareholder Value
He seeks to invest in companies for which he can actively work with management in order to restore much needed shareholder value. In other scenarios, when management is already on the right track, he merely seeks to invest in order to join in for the ride.
High Risk, High Reward
Although this investment strategy comes with substantial high risk, he believes that it can bare great reward. Through a meticulous Due Diligence process conducted on every potential investment, he feels that he can properly mitigate avoidable risk.
Contrarian Conviction
As Warren Buffett once said: 'Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.' David embraces this contrarian mindset as the cornerstone of every investment decision.
About David Lazar
David Lazar is currently a private investor who specializes in 'Turnaround Situations' of distressed Nasdaq & NYSE companies. He focuses on companies whose market caps have eroded due to operational distress, leveraging deep sector knowledge to uncover latent valuation bridges. David has been involved in the Capital Markets for over a decade. He has diverse knowledge of financial, legal and operations management; public company management, accounting, private placements, audit preparation, capital raising, due diligence reviews, and SEC regulations.
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Philanthropy: Driving Purposeful Impact
Community Support
David believes that financial success carries a fundamental responsibility to give back to society. He actively invests in and supports local community initiatives that provide essential services to individuals and families in need, fostering stronger, more resilient neighborhoods.
Entrepreneurship Programs
Believing that entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful engines of social and economic mobility, David champions programs that empower small business owners and startups. By backing grassroots innovation, he helps provide the tools, mentorship, and resources necessary for aspiring entrepreneurs to build sustainable futures.
Investing in Education
Recognizing that a strong foundation is the bedrock of future achievement, David has proudly donated to his high school alma mater. He deeply credits the institution, its educators, and its community for shaping his early trajectory and helping pave the way for his professional success.
Featured Initiative: Soul Center
A first-of-its-kind integrated living campus.The Soul Center represents a revolutionary approach to supported living for adults with developmental disabilities. It is not a group home, nor is it a traditional assisted-living facility. Instead, it is a genuinely new model: a self-contained village where residents are empowered with real choice, authentic community, and a fulfilling life. Soul Center proudly welcomes interfaith cohesion — embracing Muslims, Christians, and Jews alike — as a cornerstone of its inclusive community.
Key Highlights
Collaborative Foundation: The project is structured through a newly formed nonprofit entity, Soul Center of Oceanside, Inc.—a joint venture between Chabad of Oceanside and Soul Purpose New York.
Innovative Architecture: The organization will acquire the air rights above the existing structure, allowing for a creative and efficient expansion of the campus.
Dedicated Management: Soul Center of Oceanside, Inc. will hold the title to all residential floors, managing the entire building as a purpose-built, supported-living community designed from the ground up to help its residents thrive.
"The measure of a life is not what you accumulate, but what you give back. True wealth is the positive impact you leave on others."
— David E. Lazar
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