Bravery, adaptability, and deep commitment to societal change: Uri Ansbacher has woven a story driven by a core belief in contributing to the greater good.
Where It All Began
Born in France and raised in Ivory Coast, his exposure to multiple cultures from a young age shaped a unique global perspective that would influence his path forward.
After completing his education in law and computer science in Israel, Ansbacher then made a pivotal move that would alter the course of his life: relocating to the Americas at just 24 years old.
That decision highlighted a daring mentality and readiness to seize new opportunities for growth, a theme that would echo throughout his professional journey.
In the “New World”, Ansbacher embraced new and diverse countries, cultures and mentalities and absorbed the nuanced business frameworks of North, Latin and South America. Bridging the mentalities and different interests and priorities of the various countries and embedding himself into cross border national interests allowed him to hone invaluable business acumen across a range of industries.
With each move, he deepened his global footprint, learning to maneuver through the intricacies of cross-cultural business relationships, becoming the foundation for a career defined by adaptability, international insight, and readiness to take on new frontiers.
Embrace Challenges and Create Solutions
Uri Ansbacher’s approach to business has always been entrenched by a desire to tackle tough problems head-on, whether in his professional endeavors or through his philanthropic work.
“Mostly, I like ventures that help the public and the people.”
Some of his most notable feats took shape in the aviation field.
“One of our significant achievements was that we put a bridge between the company and the client, making it easy to perform maintenance in the client’s facilities,” he says.
In each endeavor, Ansbacher’s focus has remained consistent: delivering solutions that solve immediate business needs while creating broader societal improvements.
“Although we had some challenges, we could always show and expose our honesty and our very clear and clean way of doing business.”
Find a Role Model
Uri draws inspiration from visionary leaders who balance ambition with a profound dedication to society.
“Specifically, as mentors in life, I’m inspired by people who manage to balance hard work, clear and pure objectives, and contribute to the public and society,” he shares.
One very famous historical figure is admired most, noting, “I think the best character I can identify with is Winston Churchill. I think that he’s made some specific moves that are known throughout history.”
Uri also admires former Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador for his dedication to his people and his support for social progress and welfare. Today, Uri continues to uphold these values, inspired by the current Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaum, who carries on this legacy.
Driven by a vision where personal success fuels a greater purpose, Ansbacher weaves these qualities into every project, ensuring that individual accomplishments are always paired with meaningful, positive impact.
Overcome Adversity With Integrity
Like many successful entrepreneurs, Uri Ansbacher has grappled with numerous issues, including moments when his work was scrutinized despite his unwavering integrity.
These challenges have been met with an approach fixed in his experience with legal mediation, where he bridges cultural divides to facilitate agreements.
“I’ve had challenges in my career,” he says. “There were times when, even though we weren’t involved, the attention still fell on us. We stayed honest, careful, and straightforward through it all. But when you’re handling sensitive situations, you can still face setbacks, even if you did everything right.”
Inspire the Next Generation
The vision for the future is clear for Uri Ansbacher: to continue building meaningful projects that create employment opportunities and improve lives, particularly in underdeveloped regions.
“We want to continue creating jobs in the regions where we are active, whether in the American continents, Asia, or Africa,” he says.
To fuel this, an essential facet of his philosophy is a strong belief in empowering the next generation of leaders, advising young professionals to be brave, to not fear dreaming.
In line with this, Uri affirms that embracing ambition, staying humble, and staying true to your values are key traits for achieving sustainable success.
A Story of Perseverance and Global Impact
Vision, integrity, and perseverance—these are the qualities that Uri Ansbacher’s remarkable journey from the Ivory Coast to the global stage perfectly captures, as he has consistently sought to bridge gaps between cultures, industries, and individuals, fostering connections and driving positive change.
