How Uri Ansbacher Connects Cultures & Inspires Change

Uri Ansbacher is a uniter, not a divider, pledging his life to connecting people, ideas, industries, and solutions.

In everything from business to philanthropy, he consistently seeks out strategies to nurture partnerships and understanding, all driven by a commitment to creating a world where collective effort leads to meaningful, positive change.

The Start of a Global Mission Rooted in Cultural Diversity

Life began at a unique cultural crossroads for Uri Ansbacher, shaping his early understanding of the importance of bridging different worlds. Born in France and raised in Ivory Coast, he was exposed to distinct cultural spheres. Later on, he moved to Israel, where he completed his education in law and computer science, further expanding his worldview.

This unique cultural odyssey has profoundly influenced his business and philanthropic work, where his ability to bridge gaps between diverse environments is central to his approach. Appreciating the specific hurdles and strengths of each location he’s experienced, Ansbacher developed a strong foundation for uniting diverse groups in pursuit of shared goals.

“I take upon myself a huge equation between big entities in the world,” he shares. “I see that because of differences in cultures between African countries, European countries, American countries, countries from Asia, etc., I see that there are huge gaps of culture and I take upon myself the way to bring them together and to try to speak the same language around the table and in this way to get to agreements.

“And then we get quite significant achievements, bringing people together and bringing people to speak among themselves and to teach them the way to stick one way or the other and to find the common values, to share the common values that will enable them to get to an agreement, to a decent way to stick rather than fighting over in tribunals and in international places.”

Connecting Resources With Needs

Philanthropy is often seen as a one-way transaction — those with wealth giving to those in need. However, for Uri Ansbacher, philanthropy is a more nuanced, relational act — one that connects resources with the places where they can have the most impact.

He states, “If we are blessed with wealth, the expectation is that we share it with the rest of the world that is not able to take care of themselves.”

Through his various philanthropic projects, especially in regions like Africa, Ansbacher has worked to connect vulnerable populations with the essential services they need.

One initiative involved moving people from temporary tents to permanent housing, linking them with sustainable infrastructure like water and electricity — a par-for-the-course project for the dedicated philanthropist.

Connecting Clients and Companies

In business, Uri Ansbacher has always had an eye for spotting the gaps between needs and solutions, and then creating the connections that bridge those gaps. Aviation is a perfect example. Traditionally, companies would insist on performing all major maintenance in their own facilities, creating significant delays and operational difficulties for clients.

He saw the inefficiency in this system and introduced a new approach: allowing maintenance to be performed at the clients’ facilities. “We put a bridge between the company and the client,” Ansbacher explains, “and made things very, very easy.”

The ability to see where collaboration could enhance efficiency transformed the way business was done in the industry, setting a new standard for customer engagement. Focusing on connection meant Ansbacher was able to create a win-win situation for both sides — an approach he applies across all of his ventures.

Connecting People to Shared Values

Beyond his professional and philanthropic work, Uri Ansbacher has a gift for bringing people together to resolve conflicts and find common ground. Driven by the notion that many disputes are the result of miscommunication, his approach emphasizes creating spaces for clear dialogue and comprehension between parties.

“I bring them together, and we get significant achievements by speaking among ourselves and sharing common values,” he says.

Another component of Ansbacher’s approach is his ability to connect people from different cultural backgrounds and guide them toward a shared goal.

It’s a skill that’s allowed him to facilitate accord in situations where others might have seen only discord, showing how connection — both in terms of dialogue and shared objectives — can resolve even the most complex disputes.

Connecting Business Goals With Societal Needs

Uri Ansbacher’s career is distinguished by his effortless combination of business ventures with his philanthropic and social goals, insisting that business should naturally achieve financial success — but not at the cost of a positive impact on society.

“Our aim is not just to make money, but to make things better and create better solutions,” he explains.

Guided by the belief businesses have the power and responsibility to foster positive change, he has built a career which aligns personal success with public benefit, continuously forging relationships that connect cultures, unite people with resources and bridge gaps between clients and companies to create meaningful, collective outcomes.