Jonathan Liu is an accomplished entrepreneur and tech investor with a strong track record in building and scaling digital ventures. He is a co-founder of multiple startups, including marketplaces and tech platforms in Australia and Singapore, and has played a key role in establishing companies such as Airtasker and Soho.com.au. Liu has successfully raised significant venture capital, founded The Pillars AU, and serves as a venture partner at Tank Stream Ventures. With deep expertise in product strategy, operations, and startup growth, he is also an active mentor and supporter of the APAC tech ecosystem.
From Portals to Partners: How AI Will Redefine the Agent–Portal Relationship
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing how real estate portals operate—and what that means for agents. As AI reshapes search, matching, pricing insights, and customer engagement, portals are evolving from simple listing platforms into intelligent property ecosystems. This session explores how AI will alter the balance of power between agents and portals, redefining data ownership, lead generation, and consumer relationships. Drawing on insights from Soho.com.au, the discussion will highlight where agents risk being disintermediated, where new opportunities emerge, and how forward-thinking agents can leverage AI-enabled portals as strategic partners rather than just advertising channels in the years ahead.
