Jonathan Salama

Jonathan Salama is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Transfix. With Co-Founder and President, Drew McElroy, Jonathan built Transfix with the mission to to create the world’s most connected and intelligent freight platform.Prior to becoming CEO, Jonathan served as Chief Technology Officer, leading a team of skilled engineers and data scientists tasked with developing and enhancing the AI-enabled technology infrastructure that powers the Transfix platform. He architected the company’s proprietary data-driven algorithm that matches shippers to carriers at scale, spearheaded the development of the company’s software suite, and cultivated a capacity-led business model.Today, Transfix connects shippers to nearly 30,000 carriers with real-time, many-to-many freight matching and the visibility they need to make their supply chains more efficient and environmentally responsible. By combining enterprise-grade, machine-learning technology with intuitive software and dedicated supply chain experts, Transfix is enabling organizations to deliver with high performance and high reliability, drive long-term strategy and capacity planning, take empty miles off the road, and optimize their networks.Prior to launching Transfix, Jonathan was an early addition to the core engineering team at Gilt Groupe, where he transitioned to a dynamic leadership role. At Gilt, he oversaw a team of engineers and personally built the backend architecture, which powered the company’s software solutions. Jonathan also held the position of lead software engineer at Cherry, an on-demand car wash startup that was later acquired by Lyft.Salama earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Miami (FL). He currently resides in Jersey City, NJ with his wife, two daughters, and his mini goldendoodle.