Brand in the Making by ThinkTank Thought Leadership · 2025-10-03 · 13 min
Owen VanEck, CEO of ADAS Find, shares how his family’s long history in auto repair led him to create a platform that simplifies calibrations for modern vehicles. From estimator to ADAS technician to software founder, Owen reveals how he turned real industry frustrations into a fast-growing tech solution and what’s next for innovation in diagnostics. Chapters: (00:00) Welcome & Owen’s Background in Auto Repair (03:20) From Estimator to ADAS Technician (08:15) The Industry Problem That Sparked ADAS Find (13:40) Building Software to Bridge Repair and Insurance Gaps (18:55) Leadership Lessons from Early Challenges (23:10) Future Innovations in Vehicle Diagnostics (28:25) Family Roots in the Auto Industry (32:15) Hobbies, Burgers, and Life Outside Work (35:40) Where to Find Owen and ADAS Find
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