LYDIA JONES

Entrepreneur & CEO

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LYDIA JONES

Entrepreneur, CEO, Leader +visionary

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LYDIA JONES

Entrepreneur, CEO, Leader +visionary

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MY MISSION

To inspire the next generation to take an unconventional path and risks to achieve what seems impossible

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MY MISSION

To inspire the next generation to take an unconventional path and risks to achieve what seems impossible

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MEET LYDIA

About me

Lydia Jones, 24, is a tech entrepreneur who dropped out of school at the age of 15 with no qualifications. She has since founded Housemates, an online booking engine for student accommodation, which features more than a million rooms worldwide and has delivered millions of pounds in rental value to large-scale accommodation providers in the UK, Australia and Canada. 

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MY COMPANY

The Mates Group

By collaborating with property management firms, institutions, and educational platforms, we provide cutting-edge software applications and integrative systems that elevate the student accommodation experience.

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OUR PRODUCTS

Housemates & Connect API

Housemates is now used by students from more than 20 countries, and has offices in the UK, India, and soon, Canada. The team has just launched an API-driven engine aimed at connecting all accommodation providers and student acquisition channels in the $180-billion purpose-built sector. Lydia has set her sights on growing Housemates into a billion-pound business over the next five years.

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Latest news
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August 17, 2023
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Lydia Jones, a school dropout from Widnes, UK, overcame challenges to create Housemates, an online housing platform for students worldwide, using self-taught coding and marketing skills. "It's OK to be different," she emphasizes.

August 7, 2023
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Student housing veteran David Tymms joins Housemates as independent director, brings 25+ years' experience.

August 3, 2023
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David Tymms joins Housemates' board, aiding tech-driven student housing growth.

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Housemates & Connect API

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My role on planet earth is to inspire the next generation and break barriers in the fields of tech, education, and real estate.

Lydia Jones
CEO of Housemates

My role on planet earth is to inspire the next
generation and break barriers in the fields of
tech, education, and real estate.

Lydia Jones
CEO of Housemates

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