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Jonathan Liem

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Co-Founder at Nex AI
📍 United States

Jonathan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Nex AI, a company focused on providing fresh, live data for AI agents and enterprise systems. His diverse background includes go-to-market strategy, developing a $77M ARR aviation route for a diplomat, and scouting deep tech startups for venture capitalists. He graduated top of his cohort from Ngee Ann Polytechnic.

His personal interests lie at the intersection of future-forward technologies and societal structures. He is passionate about a wide range of subjects including geospatial intelligence, quantum computing, space edge computing, and journalism. Colleagues describe him as someone who takes initiative and is eager to learn.

Unique fact: He was headhunted by Palantir but turned down the opportunity to found Nex AI instead.

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
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AI Data Infrastructure
His company, Nex AI, is built to solve the problem of getting fresh, live data into AI agents and enterprise systems from any source.
Go-to-Market Strategy
He has extensive experience leading GTM and growth, setting meetings with major corporations like Blackrock and Toyota, and occasionally offers GTM consulting.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Co-Founder
Nex AI
4-2025
Scout
Various Startups
8-2025 - 10-2025
GTM & Growth
Kubegrade
3-2023 - 8-2023
PM/COS - Diplomat's Office
Mentorship Under Diplomat & Serial Entrepreneur
4-2022 - 6-2023
Co-Founder (GTM & Growth)
Failed Startup
In the press

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Education
Almost dropped out and graduated top of cohort. (4.0/4.0)
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
N&W Season 5
buildspace
Social presence
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