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NDTV
8 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
"They Think It's Flexing. It's...": Dubai-Based CEO's Post About Chartering $20 Million Jet Sparks Debate
A Dubai-based CEO has sparked discussion online after sharing a post about chartering a $20 million private jet. Jonathan Low, CEO of Biptap, clarified that he didn't purchase the jet but only chartered it. "Every time I post a photo, LinkedIn explodes with hate. They think it's flexing - it's not. It's progress," he wrote. He went on to explain that just two years ago, he struggled to afford flights and hotels. First-class travel and global business trips were merely part of his "vision board" back then, he added. "Now? I fly private to make it on time for a meeting. I built this life when I had nothing but a dream. Now I'm living what felt impossible back then. So let them talk. Keep working. Keep building. One day, your discipline will look like luck to everyone who doubted you," Mr Low added. The post quickly went viral online, with several people flooding the comments section with mixed responses. While some praised the CEO for his inspiring journey, others questioned the need to travel by private jet when meetings can be done online. "Paying 1000s for a private charter for a meeting is crazy. Zoom is free, and if absolutely necessary, pay a few hundred bucks and fly coach," wrote one user. "Astonishing that tech founders aren't the foremost users of virtual meeting technology. Private flights are not progress; they're contributing to climate breakdown and jeopardising the viability of your business. Keep building by all means-but build your legacy, build a sustainable future, not your own carbon footprint," commented another. However, one user praised the CEO, saying, "It's a testament to how hard work and perseverance can transform visions into reality. Keep pushing boundaries and proving that success is attainable with the right mindset." "Good for you-proof that focus and perseverance can take you anywhere," commented another. "This is what it looks like when consistency compounds. It always sounds like bragging to the people who gave up halfway," said one user.
Hindustan Times
20 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Dubai CEO's post on chartering $20 million jet stirs praise and backlash: ‘I fly private to…'
A LinkedIn post by the CEO of a Dubai-based company has created a stir, with people choosing sides while reacting to it. For some, the entrepreneur's post about chartering a $20 million private jet was motivational, while some labelled it as him showing off his wealth. CEO Jonathan Low's post has divided LinkedIn and sparked a heated discussion. (LinkedIn/Jonathan Low) 'I didn't buy a $20M private jet. I just chartered it. But every time I post a photo, LinkedIn explodes with hate. They think it's flexing. It's not. It's progress,' Biptap CEO Jonathan Low wrote. '2 years ago, I was stressed about flight costs and hotel bookings. First class and world travel were just images on my vision board. Now? I fly private to make it on time for a meeting,' he added. Check out the entire post: How did social media react? While some showed their support, praising the CEO for his success, a few accused him of showing off. An individual remarked, 'Love this. People confuse showing off with showing what's possible.' Another added, 'Jonathan. It's a testament to how hard work and perseverance can transform visions into reality. Keep pushing boundaries and proving that success is attainable with the right mindset.' Also Read: 'Complete breakdown during video call': Bengaluru man hospitalised after CEO's brutal outburst A third said, 'Nice, it looks like a studio.' A fourth wrote, 'Paying thousands for a private charter for a meeting is crazy. Zoom is free, and if absolutely necessary, pay a few hundred bucks and fly coach.' Who is Jonathan Low? According to his LinkedIn, Low joined Biptap as CEO in 2022. Before his position as a CEO, he co-founded two companies. As per a post he shared on LinkedIn about two months ago, he was kicked out of school at the age of 16 and fired from the army when he was 19. Low wrote that he married a celebrity when he was 21 but eventually lost everything - 'wife, business, cars' - when he turned 25. In the post, he further claimed that after this, he vanished for three years but returned to build his career and life from scratch.
