Expanding From Automotive To All the Things ft. Jose Flores, Ancor

2025-09-09

We're living in a moment of major transition, of businesses re-imagining themselves and our relationship to technology rapidly evolving. Today’s conversation dives into that complexity with someone on the front lines of that change. Jose Flores, CEO of Ancor, is an interesting case study. He took over a traditional automotive supplier and has not only navigated the uncertainties of the market, but redefined the company's role and vision. We're going to talk about re...

We're living in a moment of major transition, of businesses re-imagining themselves and our relationship to technology rapidly evolving.

Today’s conversation dives into that complexity with someone on the front lines of that change.

Jose Flores, CEO of Ancor, is an interesting case study.

He took over a traditional automotive supplier and has not only navigated the uncertainties of the market, but redefined the company's role and vision.

We're going to talk about rebranding, AI, leadership, and what it really means to build something lasting in Michigan's ecosystem. This isn't just about a company; it's about the bigger forces reshaping our state and world and how maybe to adapt to change.

01:38 - What is Ancor? Why transition away from being only an automotive supplier?

05:10 - What is data labeling, and why do people pay good money for it?

07:47 - How does a Michigan business owner navigate a dynamic business environment?

10:11 - How does a Michigan employer adapt to incoming AI?

12:08 - What does it mean to know yourself as a business leader?

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