Dubai CEO’s post on chartering $20 million jet stirs praise and backlash: ‘I fly private to…’

A motivational LinkedIn post about a private jet shared by the CEO of a Dubai-based company has prompted mixed reactions.

Updated on: Jun 26, 2025, 08:39:39 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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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.

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“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.

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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.”

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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.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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